From gtpjimgammon at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  1 06:12:26 2010
From: gtpjimgammon at yahoo.com (Jim Gammon)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 05:12:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] off topic funny
Message-ID: <873866.90090.qm@web51106.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

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From printner at att.net  Mon Feb  1 08:55:40 2010
From: printner at att.net (Tim Waltz)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 08:55:40 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] valve spring removal tool
In-Reply-To: <401416.37613.qm@web36506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <346643.93666.qm@web110415.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
	<401416.37613.qm@web36506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <02fb01caa357$11a811f0$34f835d0$@net>

Is there a good tool for removing the valve springs from an R16 head?  

I'd like something readily available from a local store, if possible, and
affordable.

Thanks!

Tim

From tomet9 at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb  1 10:16:38 2010
From: tomet9 at sbcglobal.net (Tom PRATHER)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:16:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?
Message-ID: <532910.11345.qm@web81003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

List,
        Has anyone mounted a Tuner/CD player vertically in a tall windscreen
car? Do they even play cd's vertically? Don't see why not but thought I'd
inquire.  Think the biggest obstacle is the depth as there ain't much in a 69.
Thought about custom building a horizontal console for one but don't mind just
twisting my head once in a while.

From sumton at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb  1 10:22:20 2010
From: sumton at sbcglobal.net (oliver)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:22:20 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?
In-Reply-To: <532910.11345.qm@web81003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <532910.11345.qm@web81003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <7671D4F815F54A1185A21C3178DA5302@ranteer.local>

I'm a techie - we run cd's in pcs in just about every orientation

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Tom PRATHER" <tomet9 at sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 11:16 AM
To: "datsun-roadsters at autox.team.ne roadster list" 
<datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?

> List,
>        Has anyone mounted a Tuner/CD player vertically in a tall 
> windscreen
> car? Do they even play cd's vertically? Don't see why not but thought I'd
> inquire.  Think the biggest obstacle is the depth as there ain't much in a 
> 69.
> Thought about custom building a horizontal console for one but don't mind 
> just
> twisting my head once in a while. 

From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Mon Feb  1 10:30:21 2010
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:30:21 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?
In-Reply-To: <532910.11345.qm@web81003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <532910.11345.qm@web81003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <B493B17CC65747F4BD293419A6786FC2@xp>

Don't remember the model, but Dell sold some computers with vertical CD
drives. I installed software/played music CD's without problem. Just awkward
getting 'em in/out without having 'em fall out.

I would think the same would apply to a car unit...well, except for the
speed bumps, etc.

Pete 

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
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Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 9:17 AM
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.ne roadster list
Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?

List,
        Has anyone mounted a Tuner/CD player vertically in a tall windscreen
car? Do they even play cd's vertically? Don't see why not but thought I'd
inquire.  Think the biggest obstacle is the depth as there ain't much in a
69.
Thought about custom building a horizontal console for one but don't mind
just twisting my head once in a while.
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From tom at datsun2000.com  Mon Feb  1 10:42:40 2010
From: tom at datsun2000.com (Tom Hendricksen)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:42:40 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?
Message-ID: <MBEHKLBNELGFFJEJICKGEEFNDIAA.tom@datsun2000.com>

When I first purchased Mr. Hyde in 2003 I looked into this question and
found I could purchase a radio/disk player that held the disk in a cartridge
and would mount vertically.  The cost was about $360 at that time.  I don't
know if they make one today, but I also found out that it will not fit the
original high windshield roadster console because the standard dimension of
modern car radios is too wide to allow fitting into the console.  The
console is just not that high.  And with the need to clear the heater and
tunnel it might not fit anyway.  To be honest I am looking at my spare dash
and would like to severely modify it one of these days so it holds the radio
where the clock is now.  I really don't like putting radios in the glove
box, or under the glove box (where mine is now).  If I find the time I may
try to make a new dash from the spare dash in the garage.

Tom
69 2000 - Mr. Hyde


On 2/1/2010 9:16:38 AM, Tom PRATHER (tomet9 at sbcglobal.net) wrote:
> List,
> Has anyone mounted a Tuner/CD player vertically in a tall windscreen
> car? Do they even play cd's vertically? Don't see why not but thought
> I'd
> inquire.  Think

From ronnie.day at gmail.com  Mon Feb  1 10:58:12 2010
From: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:58:12 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?
In-Reply-To: <532910.11345.qm@web81003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <532910.11345.qm@web81003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2faaebf81002010958x3ecb7200r983f7969286573ae@mail.gmail.com>

You can alway hook up a unit on the bench and try it, but I'm certain that
you won't have room to get the now pretty much standard DIN sized radio in
the consode with the switches, etc.

I'd look at one of the "secret audio" setups that puts the guts (CD changer,
radio, amp, etc.) in a box you mount behind the seats or in the trunk and
has a small control unit you can mount pretty much anywhere.

Then again, I often wonder why put a nice system in a car where you won't be
able to hear it much of the time, but it would be cool cruising the local
drive-in.

FWIW,
Ron

On Mon, Feb 1, 2010 at 11:16 AM, Tom PRATHER <tomet9 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> List,
>        Has anyone mounted a Tuner/CD player vertically in a tall windscreen
> car? Do they even play cd's vertically? Don't see why not but thought I'd
> inquire.  Think the biggest obstacle is the depth as there ain't much in a
> 69.
> Thought about custom building a horizontal console for one but don't mind
> just
> twisting my head once in a while.
> ________________________________________

From zariwny100 at comcast.net  Mon Feb  1 11:23:34 2010
From: zariwny100 at comcast.net (Kerry and Kae Zariwny)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 10:23:34 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?
References: <532910.11345.qm@web81003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <FF825650247043FA8481F8A93360A48B@gateway09>

Hey Tom

Get a car stereo that can handle an IPod and you will never have to worry 
about playing, storing, etc. cds in your car. You can disconnect the IPod 
and take it with you for security.

Kerry Z
1968 1600
Portland Or


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tom PRATHER" <tomet9 at sbcglobal.net>
To: "datsun-roadsters at autox.team.ne roadster list" 
<datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 9:16 AM
Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?


> List,
>        Has anyone mounted a Tuner/CD player vertically in a tall 
> windscreen
> car? Do they even play cd's vertically? Don't see why not but thought I'd
> inquire.  Think the biggest obstacle is the depth as there ain't much in a 
> 69.
> Thought about custom building a horizontal console for one but don't mind 
> just
> twisting my head once in a while.
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From alagams at juno.com  Mon Feb  1 11:22:29 2010
From: alagams at juno.com (alagams at juno.com)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:22:29 GMT
Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?
Message-ID: <20100201.132229.4004.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>

I've owned 3 different cars, towncar, jeep and mercedes all with trunk mount
vertical cd changer all worked fine

---------- Original Message ----------
From: Tom PRATHER <tomet9 at sbcglobal.net>
To: "datsun-roadsters at autox.team.ne roadster list"
<datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:16:38 -0800 (PST)

List,
       Has anyone mounted a Tuner/CD player vertically in a tall windscreen
car? Do they even play cd's vertically? Don't see why not but thought I'd
inquire.  Think the biggest obstacle is the depth as there ain't much in a
69.
Thought about custom building a horizontal console for one but don't mind
just
twisting my head once in a while.
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From tputland at charter.net  Mon Feb  1 11:46:56 2010
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 10:46:56 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] broken soft top frame?
Message-ID: <20100201134656.601BA.587077.root@mp07>

Does some one has a broken soft top frame they might be willing to part with cheap? I am looking for the center rib that connects to the brackets on the body. I don't need the whole frame so if someone has one that has been cannibalized that would be ideal. 

Thanks

Tim

From d_kroninger at hotmail.com  Mon Feb  1 11:51:35 2010
From: d_kroninger at hotmail.com (Dan Kroninger)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 12:51:35 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?
In-Reply-To: <20100201.132229.4004.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
References: <20100201.132229.4004.0@webmail08.dca.untd.com>
Message-ID: <SNT104-W614E0A9411FFDCE3403A309B580@phx.gbl>

I installed something called a Red-Rad from Brewcity that allows you to run
your ipod through your factory AM radio.  Unfortunately my speaker is crap,
but otherwise it works really good.  I had Keiths Dad rebuild my radio and it
works like a charm.  Might need to do something to make it louder to hear at
speed, but it is nice not to hack up the dash, and it doesn't look like an eye
sore.

Dan



> From: alagams at juno.com
> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:22:29 +0000
> To: tomet9 at sbcglobal.net
> CC: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?
>
> I've owned 3 different cars, towncar, jeep and mercedes all with trunk
mount
> vertical cd changer all worked fine
>
> ---------- Original Message ----------
> From: Tom PRATHER <tomet9 at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "datsun-roadsters at autox.team.ne roadster list"
> <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?
> Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:16:38 -0800 (PST)
>
> List,
> Has anyone mounted a Tuner/CD player vertically in a tall windscreen
> car? Do they even play cd's vertically? Don't see why not but thought I'd
> inquire. Think the biggest obstacle is the depth as there ain't much in a
> 69.
> Thought about custom building a horizontal console for one but don't mind
> just
> twisting my head once in a while.

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From RSCHLEGEL at OCSD.COM  Mon Feb  1 11:58:26 2010
From: RSCHLEGEL at OCSD.COM (Schlegel, Richard)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 10:58:26 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?
In-Reply-To: <mailman.10490.1265048668.4175.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.10490.1265048668.4175.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <7205D7C8DE0E724A8EBBB88675FBE8CC05A813F71B@e07ms1.insideocsd.com>

Yes you can play CD's vertically. But why not buy a tuner with an iPod
connector. Load up an iPod then you can drive for days and never listen to the
same song. It's better than XM or Sirius radio because you program the lists
for your music. Then just rip your cd's to the computer and through them away.
You never have to take them with you again.

You could also get a CD changer for the trunk.

------------------------------

Message: 5
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 09:16:38 -0800 (PST)
From: Tom PRATHER <tomet9 at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?
To: "datsun-roadsters at autox.team.ne roadster list"
	<datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <532910.11345.qm at web81003.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

List,
        Has anyone mounted a Tuner/CD player vertically in a tall windscreen
car? Do they even play cd's vertically? Don't see why not but thought I'd
inquire.  Think the biggest obstacle is the depth as there ain't much in a
69.
Thought about custom building a horizontal console for one but don't mind
just
twisting my head once in a while.

From ronnie.day at gmail.com  Mon Feb  1 12:27:53 2010
From: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:27:53 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?
In-Reply-To: <7205D7C8DE0E724A8EBBB88675FBE8CC05A813F71B@e07ms1.insideocsd.com>
References: <mailman.10490.1265048668.4175.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
	<7205D7C8DE0E724A8EBBB88675FBE8CC05A813F71B@e07ms1.insideocsd.com>
Message-ID: <2faaebf81002011127s71a4261fv63f66745296f499c@mail.gmail.com>

I completely forgot about using an iPod, and I have an 80 gig model with
4500 songs on it. I've used a couple of gadgets with the iPod in our '05
Accord that generate a low power FM signal, but neither worked worth a flip.
You really need a unit with an iPod interface or a 1/8 inch stereo line
level input. Theoretically you can use any iPod, MP3 player, etc, without a
head unit to drive a power amp and speakers, but you'd probably want an amp
with adjustable input levels.

And the closer to you ears you can get the speakers the better. I've got a
pair of Miata seats with speakers in the headrest that'll end up in either
the roadster or more likely one of the 510s. I'll replace the OEM speakers
with quality full range 5 inch or so round units and probably add a sub.

FWIW,
Ron

From gkmcc at sbcglobal.net  Mon Feb  1 12:44:49 2010
From: gkmcc at sbcglobal.net (Gary McCormick)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:44:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?
In-Reply-To: <2faaebf81002011127s71a4261fv63f66745296f499c@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <253012.55745.qm@web81408.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I have been using my Griffin iTrip FM transmitter in my Jetta for about 5
years now - works great, even in the crowded FM spectrum here in the SJ/SF/Oak
Bay Area.

Gary McCormick
San Jose, CA

--- On Mon, 2/1/10, Ronnie Day <ronnie.day at gmail.com> wrote:

From: Ronnie Day <ronnie.day at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?
To: "Roadster List" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, February 1, 2010, 11:27 AM

I completely forgot about using an iPod, and I have an 80 gig model with
4500 songs on it. I've used a couple of gadgets with the iPod in our '05
Accord that generate a low power FM signal, but neither worked worth a flip.
You really need a unit with an iPod interface or a 1/8 inch stereo line
level input. Theoretically you can use any iPod, MP3 player, etc, without a
head unit to drive a power amp and speakers, but you'd probably want an amp
with adjustable input levels.

And the closer to you ears you can get the speakers the better. I've got a
pair of Miata seats with speakers in the headrest that'll end up in either
the roadster or more likely one of the 510s. I'll replace the OEM speakers
with quality full range 5 inch or so round units and probably add a sub.

FWIW,
Ron
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From ronnie.day at gmail.com  Mon Feb  1 13:04:01 2010
From: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:04:01 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?
In-Reply-To: <253012.55745.qm@web81408.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <2faaebf81002011127s71a4261fv63f66745296f499c@mail.gmail.com>
	<253012.55745.qm@web81408.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2faaebf81002011204r6a83166bn2b5dd5a58b2ba21b@mail.gmail.com>

The iTrip is one of the units I have, the other is the Harmon Kardon (I
think) Plug & Go. I think the problem with the Accord is the antenna and
possibly the radio. The antenna is a horizontal wire dipole at the top of
the rear window. It's pitiful for normal FM reception and probably just far
enough from the iTrip (in the front of the car) to not work well.

If I take the Accord to Road Atlanta I plan to replace the OEM radio before
I leave with an Alpine that has all the iPod controls and a display
included. If I take the Odyssey van, it already has a nice Alpine, with an
Aux input pigtail. I mean a man on the road has to have his tunes, ya know!

Ron

From tputland at charter.net  Mon Feb  1 14:21:37 2010
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 13:21:37 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] broken soft top frame?
In-Reply-To: <20100201134656.601BA.587077.root@mp07>
Message-ID: <20100201162137.X7IBB.596143.root@mp20>

Sorry all. I forgot my signature no longer has my cars listed. 

This is for a high windscreen car. 

Tim


---- Tim <tputland at charter.net> wrote: 

=============
Does some one has a broken soft top frame they might be willing to part with cheap? I am looking for the center rib that connects to the brackets on the body. I don't need the whole frame so if someone has one that has been cannibalized that would be ideal. 

Thanks

Tim
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From aultgc at att.net  Mon Feb  1 18:48:09 2010
From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 19:48:09 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] valve spring removal tool
References: <346643.93666.qm@web110415.mail.gq1.yahoo.com><401416.37613.qm@web36506.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<02fb01caa357$11a811f0$34f835d0$@net>
Message-ID: <360A79DE55584E02A57E62F8A0496D7B@gaxp1>

Tim,

On or off the motor?  Off the motor there are a variety of tools available. 
Google "Valve Spring Compressor" and look at what Sears has for $19.99. 
Other, similar tools are available from any good auto parts store.

On the motor is a different matter.  You need to figure a way to keep the 
valves from falling into the motor when you remove the keepers.  There may 
be something on 311s.org, as the subject has been discussed on this List.

Gary

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim Waltz" <printner at att.net>
To: "'Datsun Roadster Mail'" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 9:55 AM
Subject: [Roadsters] valve spring removal tool


> Is there a good tool for removing the valve springs from an R16 head?
>
> I'd like something readily available from a local store, if possible, and
> affordable.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Tim
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From funkaholik at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  1 23:00:45 2010
From: funkaholik at yahoo.com (Erik Miller)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 22:00:45 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Tuner/CD player Vertical mount?
Message-ID: <758765.63142.qm@web110806.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

I have an older Alpine DIN sized CD deck mounted sideways in my "70 1600.
 Required a wee bit of trimming one of the bottom corners of the radio's
plastic, but not much.  Fits great, works fine, looks custom.  Sony
Playstations are mounted vertically lots of the time and play the game disks
sideways. I'll try to take a picture soon and post the link here...
Erik MillerBerkeley, CA

From funkaholik at yahoo.com  Mon Feb  1 23:07:07 2010
From: funkaholik at yahoo.com (Erik Miller)
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 22:07:07 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] off topic funny
Message-ID: <675434.31481.qm@web110807.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

All I can say is wow.  Gee, what's my favorite bit - the chickenwire, or the
plastic soda bottle bottom taillights?  Then again, maybe it's the plywood
quad spoiler or the heating duct tailpipes...
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From briedemeo at gmail.com  Tue Feb  2 17:09:58 2010
From: briedemeo at gmail.com (Brieahn DeMeo)
Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2010 19:09:58 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun-roadsters Digest, Vol 4, Issue 28
In-Reply-To: <mailman.17.1264791602.25705.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.17.1264791602.25705.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <34ED278A-7061-45E3-8275-9D9EAA775518@gmail.com>

RE: Parts of Datsun Roadster Cars for sale...(Brieahn)

How does the chrome look on the windshield??
would you be able to email a picture of the windshield?

-Brie

On Jan 29, 2010, at 2:00 PM, datsun-roadsters-request at autox.team.net  
wrote:

> Parts of Datsun Roadster Cars for sale

From briedemeo at gmail.com  Wed Feb  3 21:44:51 2010
From: briedemeo at gmail.com (Brieahn DeMeo)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 23:44:51 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Restoration Blog
Message-ID: <44F1B4E9-B427-41C5-8C72-749DB950E115@gmail.com>

Hey folks just wanted to promote my blog on the restoration of my '66  
Fairlady 1600.  It's a work in progress, both the blog and the car.   
As I work on it I will be writing about my experiences and hopefully  
will develop a community that might be able to help me along the way.

http://myfairladybrie.blogspot.com/

Thanks

Brie

From slowboy at cox.net  Wed Feb  3 23:12:17 2010
From: slowboy at cox.net (SlowBoy)
Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2010 23:12:17 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Restoration Blog
In-Reply-To: <44F1B4E9-B427-41C5-8C72-749DB950E115@gmail.com>
References: <44F1B4E9-B427-41C5-8C72-749DB950E115@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <40B6AAFBB3AD47FBAB41B71B45C66209@HPE170f>

You say you kept coming back to Liza for the name. The name mine has at the
moment during my restoration of my 66 is PITA which was the second thing I
said after the wrench slipped. lol

 

Don't forget http://311s.org/ for help along the way. You got the forum
there and the tech wiki section as well plus all the other links.

 

Have fun with it Brie. Or maybe dad will have more of the fun.

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brieahn DeMeo
Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 9:45 PM
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] Restoration Blog

 

Hey folks just wanted to promote my blog on the restoration of my '66  

Fairlady 1600.  It's a work in progress, both the blog and the car.   

As I work on it I will be writing about my experiences and hopefully  

will develop a community that might be able to help me along the way.

 

http://myfairladybrie.blogspot.com/

 

Thanks

 

Brie

From davidandvarley at hotmail.com  Thu Feb  4 00:13:38 2010
From: davidandvarley at hotmail.com (David and Varley Tweddle)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:13:38 +0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Valve spring removal...head on motor
Message-ID: <BLU148-W1393ACEA01797826FD5574CF550@phx.gbl>

Hi

I have been lurking here a while.

It is quite easy to remove Valve spring retainer, Valve spring etc with head
on car.

I had to replace Valve guide seals and did this by the following
Remove rocker coverRotate crank to the start compression stroke (both valves
closed - piston near BDC)Remove spark plug from this cylinder (or all)Feed in
cord or rope abbout 1/4" diameter until cylinder fullRotate crank gently up to
near TDC (you won't get ther due to rope in cylinder)Tap Valve spring retainer
down to jar loose colletsI then used a lever hooked onto side of head to lever
down valve spring. Valve is heldd open by rope.Worked for me!!

I even did this on my Sunbeam Tiger which is very awkward to work on (compared
to my Datsun 2000).

Good luck!

Cheers
David

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From sumton at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb  4 06:32:36 2010
From: sumton at sbcglobal.net (oliver)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 07:32:36 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Restoration Blog
In-Reply-To: <40B6AAFBB3AD47FBAB41B71B45C66209@HPE170f>
References: <44F1B4E9-B427-41C5-8C72-749DB950E115@gmail.com>
	<40B6AAFBB3AD47FBAB41B71B45C66209@HPE170f>
Message-ID: <5D6E6F5D49A74297AC2AA8A45082682A@ranteer.local>

Brie -

here's what you may be in for . . .

www.ranteer.com/davescars/datsun

(restoration temporarily paused due to move)

Oliver
> 
> 
> Hey folks just wanted to promote my blog on the restoration of my '66  
> 
> Fairlady 1600.  It's a work in progress, both the blog and the car.   
> 
> As I work on it I will be writing about my experiences and hopefully  
> 
> will develop a community that might be able to help me along the way.
> 
> 
> 
> http://myfairladybrie.blogspot.com/
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 
> 
> Brie 

From tputland at charter.net  Thu Feb  4 07:54:10 2010
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 6:54:10 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Restoration Blog
In-Reply-To: <5D6E6F5D49A74297AC2AA8A45082682A@ranteer.local>
Message-ID: <20100204095410.6DXUW.768429.root@mp18>

Careful, don't scare her off!

Tim
Dairyland Datsuns

---- oliver <sumton at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

=============
Brie -

here's what you may be in for . . .

www.ranteer.com/davescars/datsun

(restoration temporarily paused due to move)

Oliver
>
>
> Hey folks just wanted to promote my blog on the restoration of my '66
>
> Fairlady 1600. It's a work in progress, both the blog and the car.
>
> As I work on it I will be writing about my experiences and hopefully
>
> will develop a community that might be able to help me along the way.
>
>
>
> http://myfairladybrie.blogspot.com/
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Brie
________________________________________

From escanlon at wa-net.com  Thu Feb  4 10:46:10 2010
From: escanlon at wa-net.com (E Scanlon)
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 2010 09:46:10 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Restoration Blog
References: <44F1B4E9-B427-41C5-8C72-749DB950E115@gmail.com>
Message-ID: <8D6D1CEC42184D78957E0E7A6558EC9F@HPW>

One item that you may want to invest in, is the Roadster Hand book by Scott 
Sheeler.
www.datsunparts.com/2233

It's actually TWO books.  The first is a very detailed explanation on most 
of the items in the car,
along with many helpful hints on repairs, troubleshooting and alternatives.

The only item that isn't covered thoroughly is the Interior.  (No offense 
Scott)  But that is something
that most grease type mechanics don't worry about (no offense to any).  It's 
usually the body mechanics that get into that.

But with the Forum at 311s.org (http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/index.php) you 
can find tons of information on that.

The books would allow you to get "familiar" with many of the items you will 
be working with and will be invaluable when you
get back to it.

You may want to hurry as they are selling out of them.

FWIW
E


> Hey folks just wanted to promote my blog on the restoration of my '66 
> Fairlady 1600.  It's a work in progress, both the blog and the car.   As I 
> work on it I will be writing about my experiences and hopefully  will 
> develop a community that might be able to help me along the way.
>
> http://myfairladybrie.blogspot.com/
>
> Thanks
>
> Brie

From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Thu Feb  4 13:16:25 2010
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:16:25 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Restoration Blog
In-Reply-To: <8D6D1CEC42184D78957E0E7A6558EC9F@HPW>
References: <44F1B4E9-B427-41C5-8C72-749DB950E115@gmail.com>
	<8D6D1CEC42184D78957E0E7A6558EC9F@HPW>
Message-ID: <8CC73EE0F9929D7-4B30-3EB4@webmail-d002.sysops.aol.com>

 I would echo what others have said about the resources available. The 311
site has a lot of useful info and if you spent a couple of hours just browsing
all over it you would save yourself a lot of trouble, not to mention money.
Also the roadster clubs are listed there and there may be one near you so that
you can meet others who have "been there"
Good luck!


Linda

From 9laser3 at bright.net  Fri Feb  5 03:52:50 2010
From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 05:52:50 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun?
Message-ID: <002201caa651$5dbfe7a0$193fb6e0$@net>

International Datsun Scout?

 

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1568632064.html 

 

Paul

Ohio

From jeffzster at yahoo.com  Fri Feb  5 11:08:32 2010
From: jeffzster at yahoo.com (Jeff Torres)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:08:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Firewall Grommets
Message-ID: <735338.18227.qm@web110416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Does anyone know of replacements available or a remedy for replacing the
rubber firewall grommets(electrical Harness) on a '66 Roadster? Any input,
supply source or idea on how to replace these would be extremeley helpful.
Mine are a wreck, disentigrating and need to be replaced.
 
Thanks!
 
Jeff T.

From d_kroninger at hotmail.com  Fri Feb  5 13:53:17 2010
From: d_kroninger at hotmail.com (Dan Kroninger)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:53:17 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Firewall Grommets
In-Reply-To: <735338.18227.qm@web110416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <735338.18227.qm@web110416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT104-W34F33498010642840B31359B540@phx.gbl>

Dean offers a full grommit kit for the 65-67.5 roadster.  You can find it on
www.311s.org under the vendor section and then go to the "rubber" heading on
the left side of his site.

> Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:08:32 -0800
> From: jeffzster at yahoo.com
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Roadsters] Firewall Grommets
>
> Does anyone know of replacements available or a remedy for replacing the
> rubber firewall grommets(electrical Harness) on a '66 Roadster? Any input,
> supply source or idea on how to replace these would be extremeley helpful.
> Mine are a wreck, disentigrating and need to be replaced.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jeff T.

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From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Fri Feb  5 13:57:03 2010
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 20:57:03 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Roadsters] Firewall Grommets
In-Reply-To: <319444645.229921265403177908.JavaMail.root@sz0115a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <1923163188.231741265403423558.JavaMail.root@sz0115a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

Dean sells a body grommet kit and individual items: 

<http://www.datsunparts.com/Rubber-Parts> 

IIRC, Eddie bought in bulk elsewhere and had extras for sale. 

Pete 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Torres" <jeffzster at yahoo.com> 
To: "Datsun Roadster Mail" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> 
Sent: Friday, February 5, 2010 10:08:32 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific 
Subject: [Roadsters] Firewall Grommets 

Does anyone know of replacements available or a remedy for replacing the rubber firewall grommets(electrical Harness) on a '66 Roadster? Any input, supply source or idea on how to replace these would be extremeley helpful. Mine are a wreck, disentigrating and need to be replaced. 

Thanks! 

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From eddietude at socal.rr.com  Fri Feb  5 16:00:17 2010
From: eddietude at socal.rr.com (Eddie)
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:00:17 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Firewall Grommets
In-Reply-To: <1923163188.231741265403423558.JavaMail.root@sz0115a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
References: <1923163188.231741265403423558.JavaMail.root@sz0115a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>
Message-ID: <4B6CA301.20700@socal.rr.com>

I did, and good memory.

I do NOT have all the grommets though.  I just bought in bulk the 
larger, hard to find sizes.  Most of the smaller ones are readily 
available anywhere.

Eddie 



Pete Peters wrote:
> Dean sells a body grommet kit and individual items: 
>
> <http://www.datsunparts.com/Rubber-Parts> 
>
> IIRC, Eddie bought in bulk elsewhere and had extras for sale. 
>
> Pete 
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Jeff Torres" <jeffzster at yahoo.com> 
> To: "Datsun Roadster Mail" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net> 
> Sent: Friday, February 5, 2010 10:08:32 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific 
> Subject: [Roadsters] Firewall Grommets 
>
> Does anyone know of replacements available or a remedy for replacing the rubber firewall grommets(electrical Harness) on a '66 Roadster? Any input, supply source or idea on how to replace these would be extremeley helpful. Mine are a wreck, disentigrating and need to be replaced. 
>
> Thanks! 
>
> Jeff T. 
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From 9laser3 at bright.net  Fri Feb  5 17:07:18 2010
From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 19:07:18 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Sales brochures
Message-ID: <000001caa6c0$5a152fb0$0e3f8f10$@net>

 <http://cleveland.craigslist.org/clt/1559522710.html>
http://cleveland.craigslist.org/clt/1559522710.html 

 

  Check out this ad.  He has a '68 510 and '69 roadster brochure.  I have no
connections to the seller.  Just spotted his ad.  

 

Paul

Ohio

 

 

Email Chris Deneau [deneauchris at yahoo.com] for prices.

From mikefaggart at gmail.com  Fri Feb  5 17:17:44 2010
From: mikefaggart at gmail.com (Mike Faggart)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 19:17:44 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Firewall Grommets
In-Reply-To: <735338.18227.qm@web110416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <735338.18227.qm@web110416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8356b4631002051617w63e62937r7b937482666c30dc@mail.gmail.com>

I think that our vendors have kits for this!!

mike faggart
682L

On Fri, Feb 5, 2010 at 1:08 PM, Jeff Torres <jeffzster at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Does anyone know of replacements available or a remedy for replacing the
> rubber firewall grommets(electrical Harness) on a '66 Roadster? Any input,
> supply source or idea on how to replace these would be extremeley helpful.
> Mine are a wreck, disentigrating and need to be replaced.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jeff T.
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From eddietude at socal.rr.com  Fri Feb  5 17:20:02 2010
From: eddietude at socal.rr.com (Eddie)
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:20:02 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun Roadster Parts
Message-ID: <4B6CB5B2.8080001@socal.rr.com>

Hi Everybody,

I've had a number of emails, and a few parts have sold, but I've still 
got stuff left.  Cleaning out the garage, and I want to get rid of 
everything...

I finally got around to taking pictures of the various body panels so if 
you were interested in any of those, feel free to drop me a note again 
if I haven't sent you anything yet and I'll send on the pictures.

I've got doors, hoods, fenders, a good tub, trunk lid, etc.

Lots of good parts available.  Cars are in the LA area, and don't have 
the extensive rust and rot cars in many other areas have.

Eddie

From sumton at sbcglobal.net  Fri Feb  5 17:35:33 2010
From: sumton at sbcglobal.net (oliver)
Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 18:35:33 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Firewall Grommets
In-Reply-To: <735338.18227.qm@web110416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
References: <735338.18227.qm@web110416.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <75D03BE419484121926FD2DE52852C41@ranteer.local>

http://www.britishwiring.com/  has lots of grommets, as does 
http://www.vintageconnections.com/

I have dealt with both companies and they are both reputable.

> Does anyone know of replacements available or a remedy for replacing the
> rubber firewall grommets(electrical Harness) on a '66 Roadster? Any input,
> supply source or idea on how to replace these would be extremeley helpful.
> Mine are a wreck, disentigrating and need to be replaced.

From eddietude at socal.rr.com  Fri Feb  5 21:29:44 2010
From: eddietude at socal.rr.com (Eddie)
Date: Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:29:44 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Idler Box
Message-ID: <4B6CF038.1090003@socal.rr.com>

I found the idler box that a couple of people asked about.  If you're 
still interested, email me back, as I have been having emails bounce 
back from some folks.

Eddie

From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Sat Feb  6 01:52:13 2010
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 00:52:13 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun?
In-Reply-To: <002201caa651$5dbfe7a0$193fb6e0$@net>
References: <002201caa651$5dbfe7a0$193fb6e0$@net>
Message-ID: <C399167FED2B4528A3BDFFE7F46595C2@xp>

'68-'72 Toyota Hilux body.

Pete 

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Paul
Sent: Friday, February 05, 2010 2:53 AM
To: bluebirds; 'datsun-roadsters'
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun?

International Datsun Scout?

 

http://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/1568632064.html 

 

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From mark at bradakis.com  Sat Feb  6 15:37:34 2010
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Sat, 06 Feb 2010 15:37:34 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Why Can't I Reply?
Message-ID: <4B6DEF2E.8040308@bradakis.com>

Someone asked this on another Team.Net list, I don't think I sent it
to this list yet.  Some of you may find it helpful.

mjb.
------



I should probably write up something about this like I did for setting
the nomail option when heading off on vacation.  RealSoonNow.

In general, assuming the message is sent to the proper address from a
subscribed address it will go through to the list.  Exceptions are when
it is too large, usually because people can not figure out how to highlight
and delete stuff that doesn't need to be sent out once again.  Or it may
show up as an empty message, or contain a line something like

/xiu0iqwy:  permission denied


In these cases it is the filter that all messages to Team.Net pass through.
The filter tries its best to convert all sorts of random stuff from who
knows what sort of brain dead software into plain, readable text.  For
the most part it works pretty well, stripping out useless. bloated RTF
crap from Microsoft, malformed HTML from AOL and various sources
and other such nonsense.   Ever notice those posts where there are odd
characters like 'B' in places you wouldn't expect it?  Standards are
great, there are so many to choose from ;-)

If you keep getting such behavior when posting, dig through the
documentation for your mail program and try to send in plain text.
[ This stuff isn't an issue with http://www.team.net/forums ]

If plain text isn't a readily apparent option, sometimes simply changing
fonts can remove the introductory setup crap that the filter can't
understand and will let it send your message through.

From rksmith46 at hotmail.com  Sat Feb  6 17:23:04 2010
From: rksmith46 at hotmail.com (robert k. smith)
Date: Sat, 6 Feb 2010 19:23:04 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] massive quantities of roadsters and parts for sale
 in	Virginia
Message-ID: <BAY124-W481F71352962810868F917BF520@phx.gbl>

  hi craig, its kind of sad to see the end of an "era". you always were the
"go to" guy
for used parts, rare pieces(cars and parts). i have never understood why
the roadster hasnt become as valuable as their british counterparts. in a lot
of cases, they are much rarer, and fewer cars left. the only good thing to
come of this, is that it is easier for some one new to enter our car hobby,
and not have to mortgage the house to get a running roadster.
  i remember when i first got my 69 2000, it was the fastest four cyl. car
i knew of. it would take (and has taken) mgbs, porsche 912s, triumph tr4s,
tr6s, spitfires,fiat 124s,and more. it was the only small sports car with a
4 cyl. capable of an honest 120mph(+).
 i say we all should try to find good homes for as many of craigs cars and
parts as we can.  best of luck, craig.
     bob smith, ohio.


> Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2010 18:01:13 +0000
> From: chalsted at comcast.net
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Roadsters] massive quantities of roadsters and parts for sale in
Virginia
>
> I have buildings full of roadster parts, parts cars, and nice projects.
would
> like to sell it all to someone and do different things with my life. a few
> 67.5 2000's, '68 2000 race roadster with BRE prepared engine, 1500 #3, the
> prototype 1500- only prototype still known in existence- the 240hp
> supercharged roadster, 20k original mile '70 2000, 35k original mile '67
1600,
> 23k original mile '68 1600...about 40 roadsters here plus all the stored
> parts. probably about 15 each 2L and 1600 engines, same for 4 and 5spds
> B ...I'm not having fun anymore, has always been a labor of love more than
a
> money maker. I probably should have set up a web page...if interested,
contact
> me offlist.
>
> Craig
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From stebharvey at ameritech.net  Sun Feb  7 07:33:58 2010
From: stebharvey at ameritech.net (Steve Harvey)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 08:33:58 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Engine ID help needed
Message-ID: <001301caa802$9650a930$c2f1fb90$@net>

Group,

 

Can someone in the group help me identify a motor? The valve cover states
"DATSUN 1600 OHC". If you contact me off list I'll forward a picture of the
engine.  It has a 5-speed attached and the shift pattern starts with first
gear in the lower left hand corner.

 

Thanks

 

Steve H.

From ronnie.day at gmail.com  Sun Feb  7 10:26:31 2010
From: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:26:31 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Engine ID help needed
In-Reply-To: <001301caa802$9650a930$c2f1fb90$@net>
References: <001301caa802$9650a930$c2f1fb90$@net>
Message-ID: <2faaebf81002070926ide06d60ue6234d412eb03809@mail.gmail.com>

Steve,

Go for it, but it's probably an L-16. That's the only older 1600 OHC I
can remember. You can also look for a flat pad located on the top edge
of the block roughly below the #3 plug. If it's a L-16, you should see
L-16-xxxxxxx stamped on the pad.

HTH,
Ron

On Sun, Feb 7, 2010 at 8:33 AM, Steve Harvey <stebharvey at ameritech.net>
wrote:
> Group,
>
>
>
> Can someone in the group help me identify a motor? The valve cover states
> "DATSUN 1600 OHC". If you contact me off list I'll forward a picture of the
> engine. B It has a 5-speed attached and the shift pattern starts with first
> gear in the lower left hand corner.
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Steve H.
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From ronnie.day at gmail.com  Sun Feb  7 10:44:43 2010
From: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:44:43 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Wiring Info
Message-ID: <2faaebf81002070944k2fea47c6v821d5b893903a866@mail.gmail.com>

One of several regularly recurring subjects here on the list is
wiring, how to do it and how to fix it. Some of my favorite DIY series
on satellite/cable are the four shows included in the Powerblock that
air late mornings on SpikeTV. All of the shows are interesting and
cover a wide variety of automotive subjects so I record and watch them
all. In the past I've dumped segments and whole shows into my
computer, putting together DVDs of complete projects or grouping
individual tech subjects on DVDs for archiving.

On the Extreme 4 X 4 episode (#118) that aired this morning, Ian goes
through wiring an IH Scout using a new Painless wiring harness kit.
Not only is the kit very interesting (10 fused circuits plus 4 high
current relays) but he talks theory and actual wiring techniques. It's
only a 30 minute show and he does talk fast, but it's probably the
best primer on auto wiring I've seen. Highly recommended, even for
those of us with a solid background in this subject, and this
particular Painless harness kit would be great to rewire any older car
since old OEM wiring is almost certainly marginal at best.

Even if you don't have satellite or cable you can order individual
episodes of any of the Powerblock shows for $6 each, or D/L them from
iTunes or Amazon. Plus they offer complete start to finish project
specific DVDs for $20 each. It's much more time efficient and cheaper
to buy these DVDs than it's been for me to roll my own. This is
especially true with a single subject episode like the one I mention
above

-- 
Ron

From datsundoc at aol.com  Sun Feb  7 10:48:46 2010
From: datsundoc at aol.com (datsundoc at aol.com)
Date: Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:48:46 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Engine ID help needed
In-Reply-To: <001301caa802$9650a930$c2f1fb90$@net>
References: <001301caa802$9650a930$c2f1fb90$@net>
Message-ID: <8CC7634EEBD34E9-4600-15375@webmail-m011.sysops.aol.com>

L-16 engine (or at lease valve cover) and 200sx transmission. The block should
be stamped with L-16. Could be L-18 or L-20b.


Mike





-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Harvey <stebharvey at ameritech.net>
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, Feb 7, 2010 9:33 am
Subject: [Roadsters] Engine ID help needed


Group,



Can someone in the group help me identify a motor? The valve cover states
"DATSUN 1600 OHC". If you contact me off list I'll forward a picture of the
engine.  It has a 5-speed attached and the shift pattern starts with first
gear in the lower left hand corner.



Thanks



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From mkiisupra at hotmail.com  Sun Feb  7 14:14:26 2010
From: mkiisupra at hotmail.com (Eric Gillis)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 21:14:26 +0000
Subject: [Roadsters] 2010 Polar Bear Run - Northern California/Central Valley
In-Reply-To: <001301caa802$9650a930$c2f1fb90$@net>
References: <001301caa802$9650a930$c2f1fb90$@net>
Message-ID: <COL116-W6063877526937A84ED25DEAC520@phx.gbl>

Group/Listers, everyone!



Time to go for a new type of Polar Bear Run!! Plans subject to minor changes,
check back for final details!!

It's that time again, for the Modesto Annual Polar Bear Run. It is about 150
miles or so round trip, usually back in the Modesto area by 4:00. This is the
22nd Run, I have organized the last 7 since the passing of its originator,
Paul Smith. I have in the past run most of the original 'legs' of Paul's runs
heading towards the Sierra foothills. This year, to mix it up a bit, I have
parted with tradition a bit and plan a run towards Del Puerto Canyon Rd and
Mines Rd, and Livermore.

We'll meet on Sat, the 6th of mar. at The Chevron/Starbucks on Kansas Ave,
right off HWY 99 (west side of overpass), in Modesto. Show up at 8:30 a.m. We
will get organized, and take off at or around 9:00 a.m. (Tops are optional)
This year we will head over to Patterson, up to The Junction/or
Livermore/Winery for lunch (still undecided, will make test run to figure
out), with a couple of stops to kick tires and for relief.

Please remember to bring a dish and/or something for the Pot-Luck lunch. Bring
your own plates, face wipers, & silverware/plastic knives& forks. Bring a
bottle of red wine or other beverage for your enjoyment. If we end up at The
Junction, there is a nice selection of beverages and 'bar food' for mid-day
refueling, so bringing food may be less of a concern this year. DONT LET THE
POT LUCK ASPECT HOLD YOU BACK, THERE ARE ALWAYS EXTRAS. Though you may have to
fight for the wine...

Keep an eye on the weather that week for latest details and planning. A nice
warm jacket in the car doesn't take up much room.

We will have some magnets for your fridge or toolbox, keeping it simple this
year! Come on out for a fun run!

Hope to see you on Saturday, March 6!


Eric Gillis

Modesto Datsun Roadsters

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From tom at datsun2000.com  Sun Feb  7 14:49:09 2010
From: tom at datsun2000.com (Tom Hendricksen)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 13:49:09 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Parts Car In Portland Oregon
Message-ID: <MBEHKLBNELGFFJEJICKGOEGCDIAA.tom@datsun2000.com>

In preparation for moving later this year I am selling the 69 SRL311 I
purchased earlier this year.  No engine or transmission.  At some time in
the past the car was being prepared for racing so there is no dash came with
the car, but I can provide a 68 dash if you want it.  There is rust on the
body on the right rear wheel openings, and some bad bondo work on the right
rear quarter panel.  I have not seen the left side for a while, so I am not
sure what is there.  I will get some pictures and post them on my web site
as soon as I can.

There are no front brake calipers on the car.

That is the bad part.  Now for the good part.

Included is a hard tip in pretty good condition, but missing the windshield
latches.  No soft top frame.
The RF fender, and lower body sheet metal across the front of the body are
weather worn, but they were NOS when installed and there is no rust on them.
The original primer is worn, but will make great replacement parts if you
need them.  The RF fender is a '70 fender.

The doors and hood are in good condition with light surface rust only.

The 2L drive shaft is in the car., and there are a couple of boxes
containing a variety of parts removed from the car.

The alloy wheels are in need of a complete refinishing, but I think they
could make a very nice set of wheels for somebody.

Now the better part.

Some body parts were replaced after damage to the RF corner, which
apparently destroyed the RF suspension.  The upper and lower ball joints,
right tie-rod, and I think the spindle are essentially NOS.  They are
installed, but some of the nuts are spun on and not tightend at all.  As
much as I would like to replace these parts with parts from a former parts
car and keep these parts for myself I am not going to take the time, so
these rare parts will go with the car.

I paid $450 for the car, and I am asking the same to pass it on.

A few pictures are located at:  http://www.datsun2000.com/fenders/right/

Please contact me offline if interested.

Tom
69 2000 - Mr. Hyde
Portland, Oregon
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http://www.nowroc.org

From aultgc at att.net  Sun Feb  7 17:16:41 2010
From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault)
Date: Sun, 7 Feb 2010 18:16:41 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] 2010 Polar Bear Run - Northern California/Central
 Valley
References: <001301caa802$9650a930$c2f1fb90$@net>
	<COL116-W6063877526937A84ED25DEAC520@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <2A4CFDE87F3948ADB53A9DF159B6BAC4@gaxp1>

Eric,

Sounds like a good time, although hopelessly mis-named.  To those of us in 
the Upper Midwest, the term "polar bear" associated with any event conjures 
up images of snow and ice, not 50F temperatures and a slight chill in one's 
light jacket and shorts.  ;-)

Gary
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Eric Gillis" <mkiisupra at hotmail.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 3:14 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] 2010 Polar Bear Run - Northern California/Central 
Valley


> Group/Listers, everyone!
>
>
>
> Time to go for a new type of Polar Bear Run!! Plans subject to minor 
> changes,
> check back for final details!!
>
> It's that time again, for the Modesto Annual Polar Bear Run. It is about 
> 150
> miles or so round trip, usually back in the Modesto area by 4:00. This is 
> the
> 22nd Run, I have organized the last 7 since the passing of its originator,
> Paul Smith. I have in the past run most of the original 'legs' of Paul's 
> runs
> heading towards the Sierra foothills. This year, to mix it up a bit, I 
> have
> parted with tradition a bit and plan a run towards Del Puerto Canyon Rd 
> and
> Mines Rd, and Livermore.
>
> We'll meet on Sat, the 6th of mar. at The Chevron/Starbucks on Kansas Ave,
> right off HWY 99 (west side of overpass), in Modesto. Show up at 8:30 a.m. 
> We
> will get organized, and take off at or around 9:00 a.m. (Tops are 
> optional)
> This year we will head over to Patterson, up to The Junction/or
> Livermore/Winery for lunch (still undecided, will make test run to figure
> out), with a couple of stops to kick tires and for relief.
>
> Please remember to bring a dish and/or something for the Pot-Luck lunch. 
> Bring
> your own plates, face wipers, & silverware/plastic knives& forks. Bring a
> bottle of red wine or other beverage for your enjoyment. If we end up at 
> The
> Junction, there is a nice selection of beverages and 'bar food' for 
> mid-day
> refueling, so bringing food may be less of a concern this year. DONT LET 
> THE
> POT LUCK ASPECT HOLD YOU BACK, THERE ARE ALWAYS EXTRAS. Though you may 
> have to
> fight for the wine...
>
> Keep an eye on the weather that week for latest details and planning. A 
> nice
> warm jacket in the car doesn't take up much room.
>
> We will have some magnets for your fridge or toolbox, keeping it simple 
> this
> year! Come on out for a fun run!
>
> Hope to see you on Saturday, March 6!
>
>
> Eric Gillis
>
> Modesto Datsun Roadsters
>
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From tputland at charter.net  Mon Feb  8 16:35:47 2010
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:35:47 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] early clocks
Message-ID: <20100208183547.I23QM.1015122.root@mp12>

I looked on a couple vendors' web sites today and didn't see any clocks listed. Am I blind? If they are available, what does an NOS clock for the flat dash cars cost? Someone send me a link if it is out there since I cannot seem to get my eyes out of my ass this afternoon.

Thanks

From tdupree at dmttexas.com  Wed Feb 10 19:23:35 2010
From: tdupree at dmttexas.com (Thomas Dupree)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:23:35 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Roadster for Sale
Message-ID: <20100211022437.4169418786D@autox.team.net>

I hope I am not offending anyone or breaking any rules with this. I have a
1968 Datsun SRL-311 (2000) for sale. I have owned this car for over thirty
years so I can probably answer any questions anyone might want to ask. It
has the original engine/transmission rebuilt in the 1980's. Overall it is
good condition but NOT PERFECT. It has always been in North Texas / North
Louisiana and has very little rust. It has been taking me to work almost
every day for nearly two years but it is time for someone else to have it.

 

Pictures are on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/driver42/). I am adding
more pictures as I can. You can contact me off list to ask any questions or
on list if you think everyone else wants to follow this. I would really like
to sell it to someone here who can appreciate it.

 

I am asking $2950. Thanks for putting up with me.

 

Tom Dupree

Plano, TX

tdupree at dmttexas.com

1968 SRL311-03555

From eddietude at socal.rr.com  Wed Feb 10 19:36:36 2010
From: eddietude at socal.rr.com (Eddie)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:36:36 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Roadster for Sale
In-Reply-To: <20100211022437.4169418786D@autox.team.net>
References: <20100211022437.4169418786D@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <4B736D34.4070202@socal.rr.com>

Hey Thom,

Actually I thought posts like yours were what the list is FOR! 


Nice looking car too!

Eddie

Thomas Dupree wrote:
> I hope I am not offending anyone or breaking any rules with this. I have a
> 1968 Datsun SRL-311 (2000) for sale. I have owned this car for over thirty
> years so I can probably answer any questions anyone might want to ask. It
> has the original engine/transmission rebuilt in the 1980's. Overall it is
> good condition but NOT PERFECT. It has always been in North Texas / North
> Louisiana and has very little rust. It has been taking me to work almost
> every day for nearly two years but it is time for someone else to have it.
>
>  
>
> Pictures are on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/driver42/). I am adding
> more pictures as I can. You can contact me off list to ask any questions or
> on list if you think everyone else wants to follow this. I would really like
> to sell it to someone here who can appreciate it.
>
>  
>
> I am asking $2950. Thanks for putting up with me.
>
>  
>
> Tom Dupree
>
> Plano, TX
>
> tdupree at dmttexas.com
>
> 1968 SRL311-03555
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From hallosb at juno.com  Wed Feb 10 19:45:13 2010
From: hallosb at juno.com (hallosb at juno.com)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:45:13 GMT
Subject: [Roadsters] Chrome Questions
Message-ID: <20100210.194513.19586.0@webmail20.vgs.untd.com>

I thought I would ask the experts for tips on re-chroming parts on a '66 1600
before I meet with the chrome dude. The parts listed below may be troublesome.
You may know of others.
1. Windshield frame. I finally completed the tedious process of removing the
frame. Even though the car has been garaged since 1980, every screw was
rusted. I got them all out without breaking the glass but, I did snap the head
off one of the screws for the center support. That should be fun drilling it
out. My problem are the rivets that hold the sheet metal pieces to the left
and right sides of the frame. Should I drill out the rivets and have the
pieces chromed separately? The rivet heads look special. They appear to be
counter sink heads. Where will I find replacement rivets?
2. Vent window frames. I removed most of the parts but, the upper pivot pin is
riveted to the frame and there are wear pads clipped onto the frame where the
latch contacts the frame. Can these two pieces be removed before I have the
frame chromed?
3. Door window cranks. The plastic knobs are riveted. Can they be removed to
rechrome the handles? How will I re-attach them?
4. Center console. The piece that surrounds the lock is shiny chrome on the
edges and dull chrome in the center. Can this be re-chromed? The piece that
surrounds the gear shift is shiny chrome on the edges and wrinkle gray paint
in the center. If I try to re-chrome it, is it possible to re-create the
wrinkle finish to match the dash? My dash looks good so, I wasn't going to
re-paint the gray. Maybe clear coat it if, anything.
5. Fog lights. If you disassemble the glass from the inner base, you expose
the bulb. The chrome reflective material inside the base is peeling off.
Should I spray it with reflective paint or re-chrome it?
6. Mirrors. Both the fender mounted and the dash mounted mirrors have dark
glass. Is it worth the trouble to replace the mirror glass. They also both
appear to be difficult to disassemble for chroming.
7. Gas cap. This looks like a can of worms. I have no idea how you would get
the swivel piece or the lock out of the cap to re-chrome it.
8. Screws. There are a ton of tiny screws with chrome heads. Can you buy
replacements? I would think it would be way too tedious for someone to
re-chrome the heads of the screws.
Thanks,
Dan McHatton
'66 1600
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From davesmbox at aol.com  Wed Feb 10 20:31:30 2010
From: davesmbox at aol.com (davesmbox at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:31:30 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Chrome Questions
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References: <20100210.194513.19586.0@webmail20.vgs.untd.com>
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Buddy. Most of the stuff is Stainless not chrome




-----Original Message-----
From: hallosb at juno.com <hallosb at juno.com>
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, Feb 10, 2010 9:45 pm
Subject: [Roadsters] Chrome Questions


I thought I would ask the experts for tips on re-chroming parts on a '66 1600
efore I meet with the chrome dude. The parts listed below may be troublesome.
ou may know of others.
. Windshield frame. I finally completed the tedious process of removing the
rame. Even though the car has been garaged since 1980, every screw was
usted. I got them all out without breaking the glass but, I did snap the head
ff one of the screws for the center support. That should be fun drilling it
ut. My problem are the rivets that hold the sheet metal pieces to the left
nd right sides of the frame. Should I drill out the rivets and have the
ieces chromed separately? The rivet heads look special. They appear to be
ounter sink heads. Where will I find replacement rivets?
. Vent window frames. I removed most of the parts but, the upper pivot pin is
iveted to the frame and there are wear pads clipped onto the frame where the
atch contacts the frame. Can these two pieces be removed before I have the
rame chromed?
. Door window cranks. The plastic knobs are riveted. Can they be removed to
echrome the handles? How will I re-attach them?
. Center console. The piece that surrounds the lock is shiny chrome on the
dges and dull chrome in the center. Can this be re-chromed? The piece that
urrounds the gear shift is shiny chrome on the edges and wrinkle gray paint
n the center. If I try to re-chrome it, is it possible to re-create the
rinkle finish to match the dash? My dash looks good so, I wasn't going to
e-paint the gray. Maybe clear coat it if, anything.
. Fog lights. If you disassemble the glass from the inner base, you expose
he bulb. The chrome reflective material inside the base is peeling off.
hould I spray it with reflective paint or re-chrome it?
. Mirrors. Both the fender mounted and the dash mounted mirrors have dark
lass. Is it worth the trouble to replace the mirror glass. They also both
ppear to be difficult to disassemble for chroming.
. Gas cap. This looks like a can of worms. I have no idea how you would get
he swivel piece or the lock out of the cap to re-chrome it.
. Screws. There are a ton of tiny screws with chrome heads. Can you buy
eplacements? I would think it would be way too tedious for someone to
e-chrome the heads of the screws.
hanks,
an McHatton
66 1600
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From granvillecomputing at hotmail.com  Wed Feb 10 21:46:26 2010
From: granvillecomputing at hotmail.com (peter harrison)
Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:46:26 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Chrome Questions
In-Reply-To: <8CC78E1D59F469C-4630-5CF6@webmail-d089.sysops.aol.com>
References: <20100210.194513.19586.0@webmail20.vgs.untd.com>,
	<8CC78E1D59F469C-4630-5CF6@webmail-d089.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <SNT106-W26DD0CE40B6C1797CF9FC7DF4E0@phx.gbl>

on the subject of the chrome screws - get stainless and buff them out - hardly
tell the difference

> To: hallosb at juno.com; datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2010 22:31:30 -0500
> From: davesmbox at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Chrome Questions
>
> Buddy. Most of the stuff is Stainless not chrome

From graemes at internode.on.net  Thu Feb 11 00:13:52 2010
From: graemes at internode.on.net (Graeme)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:43:52 +1030
Subject: [Roadsters]  Chrome Questions
Message-ID: <D428F3D309E0452DA565A724E13165BB@desktop>

My advice having trod this path myself: - 1. I used an oxy torch to weld on
a "handle" to any broken threads.
The heat was sufficient to unseize the thread from the parent metal.
I still used a penetrant, time and patience then usually a carefull twist
would break the threads free and extraction followed. You should drill out
those rivets to separate the pieces for re-finishing. I'm gussing that a
normal stainless steel pop rivet is probaly the only way of re-assembling
them.
2. The wear pads for the 1/4 window latches simply unclip from the frame
upright. They are stainless steel.
Just use a flat blade screwdriver to ease up one side of the pad and they
will spring off.
The upper pivots should also be removed, once again a SS pop rivet could be
used to re-fit.
Unless you can get some SS bifurcated rivets [rivets with two legs that can
be spread to clamp the pieces] to give the OEM appearance.
3. I would suggest purchasing new winders and handles if you can to
alleviate problems here.
4. As long as a work piece can be made electrically conductive, it can be
chromed.
The wrinkle gray can be re-applied over a chromed item, just roughen the
surface and use a good quality primer.
If you decide to apply a clear coat onto the dash wrinkle, use a satin or
matte finish since it is supposed to be non-reflective.
5. Rechroming the reflectors would be best but a good quality silver or
chrome paint may be just as effective and cheaper.
6. The internal rear view mirror is fairly easy to dissemble, drill out the
rivets and viola. However the mirror will need to be removed and is usually
done by breaking it. You probably deserve a new high tech tinted mirror
after all these years! As for the fender mounted mirrors, I would advise
getting new parts. Unless you are anal about renovating all the original
hardware. I was at first [anal that is] but eventually decided that new
replacements were more economical than the manhours involved in renovating
the original parts.
7. Once again, buy a replacement.
8. Screws! Well my plan is to replace all the original chromed screws and
fasteners with SS UNF/UNC fasteners.
I already have a swag of correct head Stainless Steel screws to re-assemble
the soft top frame so I intend to replace all the others with SS as well.
Your original fasteners may be well and truly past it and it may be
uneconomical and perhaps a waste/unsafe to have them refinished.

Just my thoughts and experience to date.
P.S. 3 stage chroming is VERY expensive nowadays, you might want to
reconsider just how much you want to get done.
There is a LOT of chroming on the Roadster and costs will skyrocket once you
get it all in a box!

From stebharvey at ameritech.net  Thu Feb 11 03:21:30 2010
From: stebharvey at ameritech.net (Steve Harvey)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:21:30 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Console needed for 68
Message-ID: <000001caab03$fb39ef10$f1adcd30$@net>

Group,

 

Does anyone have a spare console section that they want to sell. That would
be the under dash piece and the piece that sits on the trans tunnel. Contact
me off list.

 

Thanks

 

Steve Harvey

Milwaukee

From tputland at charter.net  Thu Feb 11 05:16:03 2010
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 4:16:03 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Chrome Questions
In-Reply-To: <20100210.194513.19586.0@webmail20.vgs.untd.com>
Message-ID: <20100211071603.PRH08.1172107.root@mp13>

The gas cap is actually not too bad to dis-assmeble. I do not know where I have the instructions, but Gary Tew is the one who forwarded them to me. Gary?

Tim


---- "hallosb at juno.com" <hallosb at juno.com> wrote: 

=============
I thought I would ask the experts for tips on re-chroming parts on a '66 1600
before I meet with the chrome dude. The parts listed below may be troublesome.
You may know of others.
1. Windshield frame. I finally completed the tedious process of removing the
frame. Even though the car has been garaged since 1980, every screw was
rusted. I got them all out without breaking the glass but, I did snap the head
off one of the screws for the center support. That should be fun drilling it
out. My problem are the rivets that hold the sheet metal pieces to the left
and right sides of the frame. Should I drill out the rivets and have the
pieces chromed separately? The rivet heads look special. They appear to be
counter sink heads. Where will I find replacement rivets?
2. Vent window frames. I removed most of the parts but, the upper pivot pin is
riveted to the frame and there are wear pads clipped onto the frame where the
latch contacts the frame. Can these two pieces be removed before I have the
frame chromed?
3. Door window cranks. The plastic knobs are riveted. Can they be removed to
rechrome the handles? How will I re-attach them?
4. Center console. The piece that surrounds the lock is shiny chrome on the
edges and dull chrome in the center. Can this be re-chromed? The piece that
surrounds the gear shift is shiny chrome on the edges and wrinkle gray paint
in the center. If I try to re-chrome it, is it possible to re-create the
wrinkle finish to match the dash? My dash looks good so, I wasn't going to
re-paint the gray. Maybe clear coat it if, anything.
5. Fog lights. If you disassemble the glass from the inner base, you expose
the bulb. The chrome reflective material inside the base is peeling off.
Should I spray it with reflective paint or re-chrome it?
6. Mirrors. Both the fender mounted and the dash mounted mirrors have dark
glass. Is it worth the trouble to replace the mirror glass. They also both
appear to be difficult to disassemble for chroming.
7. Gas cap. This looks like a can of worms. I have no idea how you would get
the swivel piece or the lock out of the cap to re-chrome it.
8. Screws. There are a ton of tiny screws with chrome heads. Can you buy
replacements? I would think it would be way too tedious for someone to
re-chrome the heads of the screws.
Thanks,
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From poontang188 at hotmail.com  Thu Feb 11 05:29:42 2010
From: poontang188 at hotmail.com (Scott Sheeler)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:29:42 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] eBay
Message-ID: <BAY139-W123F019F514C60E91967E0FC4E0@phx.gbl>

FYI the individual selling the compiled service manual CD's has pirated a
photo of Don Morrell's '67 2 liter as well a photo of my car's engine
compartment to enhance his listing.  Asked him to remove mine before I protest
to eBay (yeah, like that'll work).



How about some pictures of his own roadster??

Scott Sheeler
http://thedatsunroadsterbook.com/

From tputland at charter.net  Thu Feb 11 05:54:13 2010
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 4:54:13 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] eBay
In-Reply-To: <BAY139-W123F019F514C60E91967E0FC4E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <20100211075413.XOH9Z.1173239.root@mp13>

I wouldn't even wait to see if this person removes the pics. You should just report the use/sale of copywrite protected  material. Maybe ebay will pull the item all together.

Tim


---- Scott Sheeler <poontang188 at hotmail.com> wrote: 

=============
FYI the individual selling the compiled service manual CD's has pirated a
photo of Don Morrell's '67 2 liter as well a photo of my car's engine
compartment to enhance his listing.  Asked him to remove mine before I protest
to eBay (yeah, like that'll work).



How about some pictures of his own roadster??

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From davesmbox at aol.com  Thu Feb 11 06:20:00 2010
From: davesmbox at aol.com (davesmbox at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:20:00 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] eBay
In-Reply-To: <BAY139-W123F019F514C60E91967E0FC4E0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY139-W123F019F514C60E91967E0FC4E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <8CC79340C314E20-52D0-1952@webmail-d085.sysops.aol.com>

Hi Scott,
Just playing devils advocate here and trust me it is NOT my ebay listing.
You and Don  Morrell have been huge advocates for these cars and its that work
that allows us all to keep these cars on the road.
You should be proud that someone thought enough of your cars to use a photo.
I got out of the club thing and even stopped going to the Glen because it
stopped being fun. (Except the wine tours and cookouts) but people take this
too serious.
They are just cars we love. People vilify some of the vendors because they
want to make a buck but it is their hard work that keeps us all going . So
what if they want to put food on their kids plate.
So what if someone used your photo. If it were me I would be proud. But then
again one of my cars was voted "needs tough love"
Just my 2 cents. OK Let the flames begin.
Dave M






-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Sheeler <poontang188 at hotmail.com>
To: Roadster List <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, Feb 11, 2010 7:29 am
Subject: [Roadsters] eBay


FYI the individual selling the compiled service manual CD's has pirated a
hoto of Don Morrell's '67 2 liter as well a photo of my car's engine
ompartment to enhance his listing.  Asked him to remove mine before I protest
o eBay (yeah, like that'll work).

How about some pictures of his own roadster??
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From stl at adnc.com  Thu Feb 11 12:03:55 2010
From: stl at adnc.com (stl at adnc.com)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:03:55 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] eBay
In-Reply-To: <8CC79340C314E20-52D0-1952@webmail-d085.sysops.aol.com>
References: <BAY139-W123F019F514C60E91967E0FC4E0@phx.gbl>
	<8CC79340C314E20-52D0-1952@webmail-d085.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <20100211110355.19932nqsaati9wuz@webmail.americanis.net>

Dave M. wrote: "You should be proud that someone thought enough of  
your cars to use a photo.... So what if someone used your photo....   
OK Let the flames begin."

This is not intended to be a flame, but it is a different point of view.

While there is a lot of truth in the old saying that "imitation is the  
sincerest form of flattery", taking and using someone else's work  
without their permission, whether it is a photograph that they took or  
a picture that they drew, is theft, plain and simple.  Whether it  
involves Datsun Roadsters or anything else.

My $0.02.

Steve Landuyt
'69 2000





Quoting davesmbox at aol.com:

> Hi Scott,
> Just playing devils advocate here and trust me it is NOT my ebay listing.
> You and Don  Morrell have been huge advocates for these cars and its  
> that work
> that allows us all to keep these cars on the road.
> You should be proud that someone thought enough of your cars to use a photo.
> I got out of the club thing and even stopped going to the Glen because it
> stopped being fun. (Except the wine tours and cookouts) but people take this
> too serious.
> They are just cars we love. People vilify some of the vendors because they
> want to make a buck but it is their hard work that keeps us all going . So
> what if they want to put food on their kids plate.
> So what if someone used your photo. If it were me I would be proud. But then
> again one of my cars was voted "needs tough love"
> Just my 2 cents. OK Let the flames begin.
> Dave M
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Scott Sheeler <poontang188 at hotmail.com>
> To: Roadster List <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thu, Feb 11, 2010 7:29 am
> Subject: [Roadsters] eBay
>
>
> FYI the individual selling the compiled service manual CD's has pirated a
> hoto of Don Morrell's '67 2 liter as well a photo of my car's engine
> ompartment to enhance his listing.  Asked him to remove mine before I protest
> o eBay (yeah, like that'll work).
>
> How about some pictures of his own roadster??
> Scott Sheeler
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From roadsterx at hotmail.com  Thu Feb 11 12:20:27 2010
From: roadsterx at hotmail.com (michael poorboy)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:20:27 +0000
Subject: [Roadsters] eBay
In-Reply-To: <BAY139-W123F019F514C60E91967E0FC4E0@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY139-W123F019F514C60E91967E0FC4E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BAY110-W210632F4F12032AB10A332BF4E0@phx.gbl>

Scott,

This happpened to me about 10 years ago when a fellow Roadster list member
emailed me

early in the morning asking if the advertised car picture was mine. It took me
about 24 hours to get Ebay to take it down. The guy who pirated it refused to
do so on his own. Even with multiple requests from me and other forum members.
He had direct linked the

photo from someone elses website, so that person was able to change out the
image to

a picture of a wrecked Roadster :) . I had to back door Ebays system and was
able to get through by calling thier main switchboard, and a very nice
operator was able to get me through to someone who could remove the auction.



Good luck !!



Mike

> From: poontang188 at hotmail.com
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:29:42 -0500
> Subject: [Roadsters] eBay
>
> FYI the individual selling the compiled service manual CD's has pirated a
> photo of Don Morrell's '67 2 liter as well a photo of my car's engine
> compartment to enhance his listing. Asked him to remove mine before I
protest
> to eBay (yeah, like that'll work).
>
>
>
> How about some pictures of his own roadster??
>
> Scott Sheeler
> http://thedatsunroadsterbook.com/
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From mhknorr at msn.com  Thu Feb 11 18:00:21 2010
From: mhknorr at msn.com (Michael Knorr)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:00:21 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] [Roadtsers] eBay
Message-ID: <COL106-W3D6CEFA3BE9A205B01F78AA4D0@phx.gbl>

This is starting to smell like copyright violation. And copyright violaters
certainly are the "devils," Mr. Advocate, their work NOT something to be proud
of. My wife is a professional photographer and when she sees her work used
without her permission, there's hell to pay. If those photos weren't
copyrighted, then Scott has a right to be upset and not much else. If they
were copyrighted, however, the violater deserves no respect from the rest of
us, deserves to pay Scott and Don for his thievery, and finally, deserves a
reaming of a certain orifice on his backside.



Regards, Michael Knorr

1966 SPL311-0369





>From: davesmbox at aol.com
>Subject: Re: [Roadsters] eBay
>To: poontang188 at hotmail.com, datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
>Message-ID: <8CC79340C314E20-52D0-1952 at webmail-d085.sysops.aol.com>
>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
>Hi Scott,
>Just playing devils advocate here and trust me it is NOT my ebay listing.
>You and Don Morrell have been huge advocates for these cars and its that
work
>that allows us all to keep these cars on the road.
>You should be proud that someone thought enough of your cars to use a photo.
>I got out of the club thing and even stopped going to the Glen because it
>stopped being fun. (Except the wine tours and cookouts) but people take this
>too serious.

From jeffzster at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 11 23:01:33 2010
From: jeffzster at yahoo.com (Jeff Torres)
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:01:33 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Feel your pain....
Message-ID: <964967.22225.qm@web110412.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hey Scott,
 
Ya..I feel your pain..some jack ass in India took it upon himself to copy my
Roadster Grille Badge with my design...complained to Ebay..what a joke....I
bought one to see the quality...junk like I thought. Left feeback to let him
know what I thought of him ripping off other peoples designs and noted the
obvious poor quality...I got a message from Indian Ebay saying he took me to
"peoples" court in India to have the negative feedback removed..of course he
won..Imagine that. Hang in there dude.
 
JeffT.

From tom at datsun2000.com  Fri Feb 12 13:48:34 2010
From: tom at datsun2000.com (Tom Hendricksen)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:48:34 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Feel your pain....
Message-ID: <MBEHKLBNELGFFJEJICKGMEGPDIAA.tom@datsun2000.com>

I had this happen on a piece of telephone equipment I was selling.  After
taking a lot of time to get just the right picture someone used it in their
auction and I found it early in the auction.  Since I host all of my
pictures on my web sites, and he had simply linked to my picture, I called a
friend and asked him to put another picture in place of the one being used
by this guy.  I had to talk hard to keep him from uploading a scantilly clad
lady, and I fanally got a cartoon uploaded to my picture.  The guy noticed
the problem about an hour before the end of the auction and from his
comments on the auction page was not really thrilled about the change.

Tom
69 1000 - Mr. Hyde
Portland
http://www.datsun2000.com
http://www.nowroc.org

On 2/11/2010 10:01:33 PM, Jeff Torres (jeffzster at yahoo.com) wrote:
> Hey Scott,
>
> Ya..I feel your pain..some jack ass in India took it upon himself to copy
> my
> Roadster Grille Badge with my design...complained to Ebay..what a joke....
> I

From rekeen at mtu.edu  Fri Feb 12 14:00:19 2010
From: rekeen at mtu.edu (Robert Keen)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:00:19 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Feel your pain....
In-Reply-To: <MBEHKLBNELGFFJEJICKGMEGPDIAA.tom@datsun2000.com>
References: <MBEHKLBNELGFFJEJICKGMEGPDIAA.tom@datsun2000.com>
Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.64.1002121558310.24574@bios6.csa.ad.mtu.edu>

I host my own auction pictures too. In similar situations,
I've found a scantily clad male to get prompt responses.

--Bob
====================================

On Fri, 12 Feb 2010, Tom Hendricksen wrote:

> I had this happen on a piece of telephone equipment I was selling.  After
> taking a lot of time to get just the right picture someone used it in their
> auction and I found it early in the auction.  Since I host all of my
> pictures on my web sites, and he had simply linked to my picture, I called a
> friend and asked him to put another picture in place of the one being used
> by this guy.  I had to talk hard to keep him from uploading a scantilly clad
> lady, and I fanally got a cartoon uploaded to my picture.  The guy noticed
> the problem about an hour before the end of the auction and from his
> comments on the auction page was not really thrilled about the change.
>
> Tom
> 69 1000 - Mr. Hyde
> Portland
> http://www.datsun2000.com
> http://www.nowroc.org

From 9laser3 at bright.net  Fri Feb 12 14:34:49 2010
From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul)
Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:34:49 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Tom Phelan, Mike Faggart, Mitty questions
Message-ID: <003e01caac2b$35a94f60$a0fbee20$@net>

  Trying to get in touch with Tom & Mike.  Hey guys, racing the Mitty this
year?

 

Paul

Ohio

From ronnie.day at gmail.com  Sat Feb 13 19:08:00 2010
From: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:08:00 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] MIG 101
Message-ID: <2faaebf81002131808q17dffe28wef8e0e9ddec62864@mail.gmail.com>

This weekend's episode of Extreme 4x4 on SpikeTV (11am E/P) is going
to highlight MIG welding making it a good companion piece to the
recent episode on electrics.

I like all 4 shows in the PowerBlock plus there's Courtney Hansen
during the breaks. She can co-host my TV show anytime she wants!

Ron

From wrenchorhammer at live.com  Sun Feb 14 05:17:48 2010
From: wrenchorhammer at live.com (Jim In Virginia)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 07:17:48 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] MIG 101
In-Reply-To: <2faaebf81002131808q17dffe28wef8e0e9ddec62864@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2faaebf81002131808q17dffe28wef8e0e9ddec62864@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <BLU126-W1763CF93AD033115CA7514A54B0@phx.gbl>

I have been off the list for a while.  Time to get back into the fray, and
back into my "little antique jap cars" as they are known around here.



WRT MIG 101:

I wish I could afford a MIG welder....maybe some day.  One thing is for sure,
Courtney Hansen will help warm things up just  a bit.  We usually dont get
more than about an inch or snow all winter here in South East Virginia...this
winter has been a little different.



I have a Hobart Handler 125 Wire Flux welder, and am pleased with its
performance.  I can weld things that are fairly thick, just perhaps make two
passes (welded on sway bar mounts when they became bent during an off road
eposode, and welded up a production line of wreck anchors made of re bar for
use in Chesapeake Bay)  When turned down, its possible to do a nice job with
sheet metal.



THe best invention in the History of welding, IMHO, is an auto-darkening
welding helmet.  Harbor frieght has them on sale now and then for $49.



Best Regards,

Jim



67 pushrod 2L 5spd

66 parts car

72 510 longggg term project

> Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:08:00 -0600
> From: ronnie.day at gmail.com
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Roadsters] MIG 101
>
> This weekend's episode of Extreme 4x4 on SpikeTV (11am E/P) is going
> to highlight MIG welding making it a good companion piece to the
> recent episode on electrics.
>
> I like all 4 shows in the PowerBlock plus there's Courtney Hansen
> during the breaks. She can co-host my TV show anytime she wants!
>
> Ron
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From andycost at embarqmail.com  Sun Feb 14 07:12:41 2010
From: andycost at embarqmail.com (Andy Cost)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 08:12:41 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] MIG 101
In-Reply-To: <BLU126-W1763CF93AD033115CA7514A54B0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <26F471CAF18F413C811E28C1666C9FD9@pentd>

I love my auto darkening helmet.  The only thing is that at after hours of
welding I can definitely feel the burn in my eyes.  It feels like sand in my
eyes.  The helmet darkens fast enough that you don't get blinded by the
light but that fraction of a second does take a toll over the long term.

Andy

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jim In
Virginia
Sent: Sunday, February 14, 2010 6:18 AM
To: datsun sendtolist
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] MIG 101

I have been off the list for a while.  Time to get back into the fray, and
back into my "little antique jap cars" as they are known around here.



WRT MIG 101:

I wish I could afford a MIG welder....maybe some day.  One thing is for
sure,
Courtney Hansen will help warm things up just  a bit.  We usually dont get
more than about an inch or snow all winter here in South East
Virginia...this
winter has been a little different.



I have a Hobart Handler 125 Wire Flux welder, and am pleased with its
performance.  I can weld things that are fairly thick, just perhaps make two
passes (welded on sway bar mounts when they became bent during an off road
eposode, and welded up a production line of wreck anchors made of re bar for
use in Chesapeake Bay)  When turned down, its possible to do a nice job with
sheet metal.



THe best invention in the History of welding, IMHO, is an auto-darkening
welding helmet.  Harbor frieght has them on sale now and then for $49.



Best Regards,

Jim



67 pushrod 2L 5spd

66 parts car

72 510 longggg term project

> Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:08:00 -0600
> From: ronnie.day at gmail.com
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Roadsters] MIG 101
>
> This weekend's episode of Extreme 4x4 on SpikeTV (11am E/P) is going
> to highlight MIG welding making it a good companion piece to the
> recent episode on electrics.
>
> I like all 4 shows in the PowerBlock plus there's Courtney Hansen
> during the breaks. She can co-host my TV show anytime she wants!
>
> Ron
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From stebharvey at ameritech.net  Sun Feb 14 10:49:27 2010
From: stebharvey at ameritech.net (Steve Harvey)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 11:49:27 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] L-18 questions
Message-ID: <000001caad9e$0e1add00$2a509700$@net>

Group,

 

Thanks to all who responded to my engine identification question last week.
The engine block says "L18" on this engine but the valve cover states
"1600". Can I assume that somewhere along the line someone replaced the
"1800" valve cover with a "1600"? Also, I picked up a very similar "1600"
valve cover years ago. It looks almost identical to the one on the L18
engine except that the bolt hole height in the casting are much shorter. The
overall height of the cover appears to be about the same, just the bolt
holes are shorter.  Any help in identifying it is appreciated.

 

Thanks

 

Steve Harvey

From ronnie.day at gmail.com  Sun Feb 14 11:33:22 2010
From: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:33:22 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] L-18 questions
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Message-ID: <2faaebf81002141033i54b1fc6ehbfeb8b3f09039a31@mail.gmail.com>

Steve,

That's almost certainly the case. I have several L-4 valve covers.
Some have Datsun OHC cast into them, and I think at least one has
Nissan OHC. IIRC, Bob Sharp sold one that had Bob Sharp Racing on it.
They're all interchangeable.

Another way to tell an L-18 block from a L-16, the L-18 has
cylindrical bulges on the passenger side of the block whereas the L-16
block is basically flat. An L-20b is 3/4 of an inch taller than the
L-16/18 and has two holes at the top of each side of the front cover
whereas the smaller engines only have one.

HTH,
Ron

>
> Thanks to all who responded to my engine identification question last week.
> The engine block says "L18" on this engine but the valve cover states
> "1600". Can I assume that somewhere along the line someone replaced the
> "1800" valve cover with a "1600"? Also, I picked up a very similar "1600"
> valve cover years ago. It looks almost identical to the one on the L18
> engine except that the bolt hole height in the casting are much shorter.
The
> overall height of the cover appears to be about the same, just the bolt
> holes are shorter. B Any help in identifying it is appreciated.

From mark at bradakis.com  Sun Feb 14 13:04:14 2010
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:04:14 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] MIG 101
In-Reply-To: <2faaebf81002131808q17dffe28wef8e0e9ddec62864@mail.gmail.com>
References: <2faaebf81002131808q17dffe28wef8e0e9ddec62864@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <4B78573E.60304@bradakis.com>

Some of you may not be aware of other Team.Net lists, such as
shop-talk.  It may be of interest to many of you, such topics as
welding, compressors, shop plumbing and various DIY projects.
You can get an idea of what it is all about by checking out
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Subscribing is easy, just replace the name of this list with
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From wrenchorhammer at live.com  Sun Feb 14 17:29:22 2010
From: wrenchorhammer at live.com (Jim In Virginia)
Date: Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:29:22 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] MIG 101
In-Reply-To: <4B78573E.60304@bradakis.com>
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Thanks!

I think I may subscribe to that one as well.

Jim

Chesapeake, Va

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From slowboy at cox.net  Tue Feb 16 08:39:42 2010
From: slowboy at cox.net (SlowBoy)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:39:42 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
Message-ID: <647EB2C19CF84AF49E7835622D4C6E41@HPE170f>

I have seen the Dream Garage poster; I see it everyday in the garage but I
had never known there was an ad for it.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbewlRlMWLU
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbewlRlMWLU&feature=related>
&feature=related

From printner at att.net  Tue Feb 16 08:55:59 2010
From: printner at att.net (Tim Waltz)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:55:59 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
In-Reply-To: <647EB2C19CF84AF49E7835622D4C6E41@HPE170f>
References: <647EB2C19CF84AF49E7835622D4C6E41@HPE170f>
Message-ID: <018001caaf20$9980f4a0$cc82dde0$@net>

I always loved that ad.  "Dogs love trucks!"

Has anyone ever found a higher-res version online???   




-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of SlowBoy
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 8:40 AM
To: Datsun Roadsters
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage

I have seen the Dream Garage poster; I see it everyday in the garage but I
had never known there was an ad for it.

From AlanW at dprinc.com  Tue Feb 16 09:09:59 2010
From: AlanW at dprinc.com (Alan Watt)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:09:59 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Portland Area Mechanic
Message-ID: <9D812EE14C1F4142842F803911C644191E62B711@SVR-CORP-EXVS07.dprinc.com>

Hello,

I am looking for recommendations for a (good) Datsun mechanic in the Portland,
OR area, preferably SW Portland.  Need help with a rough running, smoking
1967.5.

Thanks in advance for suggestions.

- Alan

From sandhoff at csus.edu  Tue Feb 16 09:51:21 2010
From: sandhoff at csus.edu (John F Sandhoff)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:51:21 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage TV ad
In-Reply-To: <018001caaf20$9980f4a0$cc82dde0$@net>
References: <647EB2C19CF84AF49E7835622D4C6E41@HPE170f>
Message-ID: <4B7A5C89.12174.B65F8@localhost>

> I have seen the Dream Garage poster... I had never known there
> was an ad for it.
>
>  <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbewlRlMWLU>

> Has anyone ever found a higher-res version online???   

I have - stuffed away on a disk somewhere - a DV-format capture
from TV when the ad first ran. I'll hunt around... Anyone want to
take a shot at converting it (it runs in Quicktime) let me know
off-list.

There were at least two versions, the 2 minute is the longest and
there were shorter ones as well. I have the 2 minute version, and I
think a shorter one as well.

-- John
     John F Sandhoff   sandhoff at csus.edu   Sacramento, CA

From datsun67vette06 at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb 16 09:59:44 2010
From: datsun67vette06 at sbcglobal.net (Kerry Dehmel)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:59:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
Message-ID: <317709.75987.qm@web83810.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Lots  of us have the poster,   The roadsters, 310, pickup, 240 z have all been at solvang or else where at different shows. Anyone else remember them?

 
Kerry Dehmel
Fresno, CA
1967.5 Datsun Roadster -- 1600 Blue 
1967.5 Datsun Roadster -- 1600 Emerald green
2006   Corvette Coupe--  Monterey red 

From zubkoff at sbcglobal.net  Tue Feb 16 10:51:18 2010
From: zubkoff at sbcglobal.net (Dan Zubkoff)
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 09:51:18 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
In-Reply-To: <317709.75987.qm@web83810.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <750928.11253.qm@web81706.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Back in ~1997-8, Mark D. (List Member) was able to secure a large quantity of
Dream Garage Posters. He kindly sent HUNDREDS of tubes of posters to Datsun
List members across the country.


He did this for no charge (just the cost of shipping)


Thanks, Mark.


Dan

--- On Tue, 2/16/10, Kerry Dehmel <datsun67vette06 at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

From: Kerry Dehmel <datsun67vette06 at sbcglobal.net>
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 10:59 AM

Lots  of us have the poster,   The roadsters, 310, pickup, 240 z have all been
at solvang or else where at different shows. Anyone else remember them?


Kerry Dehmel
Fresno, CA
1967.5 Datsun Roadster -- 1600 Blue
1967.5 Datsun Roadster -- 1600 Emerald green
2006   Corvette Coupe--  Monterey red

From Fergus.OFarrell at ngc.com  Tue Feb 16 15:01:53 2010
From: Fergus.OFarrell at ngc.com (O'Farrell, Fergus P (AS))
Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:01:53 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] OT: '68 Rover TC 2000 shift linkage, any sources
Message-ID: <CE1C9C26CC18FD4E804F232CEC1F84510394AA49@XMBTX132.northgrum.com>

A friend has a 1968 Rover TC 2000 (bizarrely shaped English coupe styling) 
http://www.roverclub.ca/metcalf.html 
that is looking for parts source for a shift linkage, preferably near the
West Coast.
Anyone know any sources / experts / parts gurus in their area?
Thanks,
Fergus O  (reply off-list)

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From gcallahan at prodigy.net  Wed Feb 17 15:56:43 2010
From: gcallahan at prodigy.net (Gary Callahan)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:56:43 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
In-Reply-To: <647EB2C19CF84AF49E7835622D4C6E41@HPE170f>
Message-ID: <424092.52360.qm@web81007.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I've never been able to find the poster.  Anyone know of a resource for the
poster?


 
Gary Callahan
Beaverton, Oregon
 
1968 Datsun 1600 "Fairlady" Roadster
SPL311-18665


--- On Tue, 2/16/10, SlowBoy <slowboy at cox.net> wrote:


From: SlowBoy <slowboy at cox.net>
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
To: "Datsun Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 7:39 AM


I have seen the Dream Garage poster; I see it everyday in the garage but I
had never known there was an ad for it.



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From d_kroninger at hotmail.com  Wed Feb 17 15:59:33 2010
From: d_kroninger at hotmail.com (Dan Kroninger)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:59:33 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
In-Reply-To: <424092.52360.qm@web81007.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <647EB2C19CF84AF49E7835622D4C6E41@HPE170f>,
	<424092.52360.qm@web81007.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT104-W379444341EA61A556915969B480@phx.gbl>

I would be interested too!

> Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:56:43 -0800
> From: gcallahan at prodigy.net
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
>
> I've never been able to find the poster.  Anyone know of a resource for the
> poster?
>
>
>
> Gary Callahan
> Beaverton, Oregon
>
> 1968 Datsun 1600 "Fairlady" Roadster
> SPL311-18665
>
>
> --- On Tue, 2/16/10, SlowBoy <slowboy at cox.net> wrote:
>
>
> From: SlowBoy <slowboy at cox.net>
> Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
> To: "Datsun Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 7:39 AM
>
>
> I have seen the Dream Garage poster; I see it everyday in the garage but I
> had never known there was an ad for it.
>
>
>


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From jrusso07 at rochester.rr.com  Wed Feb 17 16:20:24 2010
From: jrusso07 at rochester.rr.com (Joe Russo)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 18:20:24 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
In-Reply-To: <SNT104-W379444341EA61A556915969B480@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <2C94C77800A647B7832DE1E3A50E96BE@D4RK97B1JR>

Some nice quality renditions of the TV add (and a jpeg of the poster) here:

http://www.datsun.org/roadster/literature/dreamgarage/default.html

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dan Kroninger
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 6:00 PM
To: gcallahan at prodigy.net; Datsun Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Dream Garage


I would be interested too!

> Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:56:43 -0800
> From: gcallahan at prodigy.net
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
>
> I've never been able to find the poster.  Anyone know of a resource 
> for the poster?
>
>
>
> Gary Callahan
> Beaverton, Oregon
>
> 1968 Datsun 1600 "Fairlady" Roadster
> SPL311-18665
>
>
> --- On Tue, 2/16/10, SlowBoy <slowboy at cox.net> wrote:
>
>
> From: SlowBoy <slowboy at cox.net>
> Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
> To: "Datsun Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 7:39 AM
>
>
> I have seen the Dream Garage poster; I see it everyday in the garage 
> but I had never known there was an ad for it.
>
>
>


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From dboerst at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 17 16:30:08 2010
From: dboerst at yahoo.com (David Boerst)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:30:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Running R-I-C-H
Message-ID: <265378.59221.qm@web58602.mail.re3.yahoo.com>

I have a 1970 1600 that burns more gas than my 454 Chevy...well kind of. The car runs great but richer than Bill Gates. Only will run with choke on full I have adjusted floats, needles and jets (set them to factory specs)cleaned everything. Engine has good compression Any ideas?

From hahlbohmd at earthlink.net  Wed Feb 17 16:41:35 2010
From: hahlbohmd at earthlink.net (Dewey Hahlbohm)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:41:35 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
Subject: [Roadsters] Running R-I-C-H
Message-ID: <19961659.1266450096077.JavaMail.root@elwamui-huard.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Is the fuel filter clean and providing good flow to the carburetors?  Dewey 


-----Original Message-----
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>Sent: Feb 17, 2010 4:30 PM
>To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
>Subject: [Roadsters] Running R-I-C-H
>
>I have a 1970 1600 that burns more gas than my 454 Chevy...well kind of. The car runs great but richer than Bill Gates. Only will run with choke on full I have adjusted floats, needles and jets (set them to factory specs)cleaned everything. Engine has good compression Any ideas?
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From gsm at gregorysmorrison.com  Wed Feb 17 16:45:34 2010
From: gsm at gregorysmorrison.com (Gregory S. Morrison)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:45:34 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
In-Reply-To: <2C94C77800A647B7832DE1E3A50E96BE@D4RK97B1JR>
Message-ID: <C7A1BF9E.21514%gsm@gregorysmorrison.com>

There is also another poster that Nissan issued around the same time as the
Dream Garage that featured a 67 2000 with the caption: "Collectors rewrote
their wish lists". Having been there at the time I don't actually remember
it that way. However, if I had a buck for every time someone referred to my
Roadster as a "rice burner" or a "japmobile" I would be rich by now. Maybe
they should have simply captioned it: "We're about to take over your
automotive industry." But it's a cool poster nonetheless.

Greg
SRL31100494
Spokane, WA


On 2/17/10 3:20 PM, "Joe Russo" <jrusso07 at rochester.rr.com> wrote:

> Some nice quality renditions of the TV add (and a jpeg of the poster) here:
> 
> http://www.datsun.org/roadster/literature/dreamgarage/default.html
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Dan Kroninger
> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 6:00 PM
> To: gcallahan at prodigy.net; Datsun Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
> 
> 
> I would be interested too!
> 
>> Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:56:43 -0800
>> From: gcallahan at prodigy.net
>> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
>> 
>> I've never been able to find the poster.  Anyone know of a resource
>> for the poster?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Gary Callahan
>> Beaverton, Oregon
>> 
>> 1968 Datsun 1600 "Fairlady" Roadster
>> SPL311-18665
>> 
>> 
>> --- On Tue, 2/16/10, SlowBoy <slowboy at cox.net> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> From: SlowBoy <slowboy at cox.net>
>> Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
>> To: "Datsun Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
>> Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 7:39 AM
>> 
>> 
>> I have seen the Dream Garage poster; I see it everyday in the garage
>> but I had never known there was an ad for it.
>> 
>> 
>> 
> 
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From 9laser3 at bright.net  Wed Feb 17 17:39:09 2010
From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:39:09 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
In-Reply-To: <424092.52360.qm@web81007.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <647EB2C19CF84AF49E7835622D4C6E41@HPE170f>
	<424092.52360.qm@web81007.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <002f01cab032$c9b3d620$5d1b8260$@net>

  I had about  50 or 60 of the Dream poster when they first came out.
Borrowed them from the local dealer.  He didn't want to borrow with them
(Lucky me!).  Just not sure if I have more than a couple left, and I haven't
seen them since I moved a few years back.

Paul
Ohio

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gary Callahan
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 5:57 PM
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Dream Garage

I've never been able to find the poster.  Anyone know of a resource for the
poster?


 
Gary Callahan
Beaverton, Oregon
 
1968 Datsun 1600 "Fairlady" Roadster
SPL311-18665


--- On Tue, 2/16/10, SlowBoy <slowboy at cox.net> wrote:


From: SlowBoy <slowboy at cox.net>
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
To: "Datsun Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 7:39 AM


I have seen the Dream Garage poster; I see it everyday in the garage but I
had never known there was an ad for it.



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From gregs672liter at netzero.net  Wed Feb 17 18:07:55 2010
From: gregs672liter at netzero.net (gregs672liter at netzero.net)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:07:55 GMT
Subject: [Roadsters] Running R-I-C-H
Message-ID: <20100217.170755.23977.0@webmail02.vgs.untd.com>

Check carb balance to make sure they are both working.  Check plugs to see if
it is across all cylinders.  Could also be spark.  Check timing to make sure
it is correct and working (then get rid of or recurve the dizzy to pre-68
specs).  Get rid of all smog equip too.  Check conductivity of spark plug
wires.  Check valve adjustment.  Do a tune up.  Check and if need be replace
aircleaner.
Greg Burrows

---------- Original Message ----------
From: Dewey Hahlbohm <hahlbohmd at earthlink.net>
To: David Boerst <dboerst at yahoo.com>, datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Running R-I-C-H
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:41:35 -0700 (GMT-07:00)

Is the fuel filter clean and providing good flow to the carburetors?  Dewey


-----Original Message-----
>From: David Boerst <dboerst at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Feb 17, 2010 4:30 PM
>To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
>Subject: [Roadsters] Running R-I-C-H
>
>I have a 1970 1600 that burns more gas than my 454 Chevy...well kind of. The
car runs great but richer than Bill Gates. Only will run with choke on full I
have adjusted floats, needles and jets (set them to factory specs)cleaned
everything. Engine has good compression Any ideas?

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From sumton at sbcglobal.net  Wed Feb 17 20:17:53 2010
From: sumton at sbcglobal.net (oliver)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:17:53 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
In-Reply-To: <002f01cab032$c9b3d620$5d1b8260$@net>
References: <647EB2C19CF84AF49E7835622D4C6E41@HPE170f><424092.52360.qm@web81007.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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as of a year or two ago one of the local nissan dealers had them.  not sure 
if they still do.  another nissan dealer did not.  check around, especially 
a nissan dealer that has been there for a number of years.


> Ohio
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Gary 
> Callahan
> Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 5:57 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
>
> I've never been able to find the poster.  Anyone know of a resource for 
> the
> poster?

From gboone70 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 17 21:12:55 2010
From: gboone70 at yahoo.com (Gary Boone)
Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:12:55 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
In-Reply-To: <501EDBC8E005493193B2EB5DE3CC56F8@ranteer.local>
References: <647EB2C19CF84AF49E7835622D4C6E41@HPE170f><424092.52360.qm@web81007.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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	<501EDBC8E005493193B2EB5DE3CC56F8@ranteer.local>
Message-ID: <536996.4352.qm@web36301.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Here's a place you can buy the poster online.  It's $19.50.  Funny thing is Nissan dealerships were giving them away.  I got mine at a 
dealership in Denver many years ago.  It's really cool, with a very wide variety of Datsuns and Nissans, old (far back as the 1937 Type 15) and 
new (at the time the poster was created, up to a Z32).
http://www.posters57.com/index.php?m...rder=7&page=80


----- Original Message ----
From: oliver <sumton at sbcglobal.net>
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Sent: Wed, February 17, 2010 8:17:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Dream Garage

as of a year or two ago one of the local nissan dealers had them.  not sure if they still do.  another nissan dealer did not.  check around, especially a nissan dealer that has been there for a number of years.

From Mtbdavid2 at aol.com  Wed Feb 17 22:08:30 2010
From: Mtbdavid2 at aol.com (Mtbdavid2 at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:08:30 EST
Subject: [Roadsters] question regarding protecting paint from soft top
Message-ID: <204cb.77497e00.38ae254e@aol.com>

Hi,
  Has anyone found a way to protect the paint from scratching where  the 
soft top attaches via the bar to the rear two hooks and also around all the  
snaps?
 
Thanks,
David

From 9laser3 at bright.net  Thu Feb 18 03:56:31 2010
From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:56:31 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] question regarding protecting paint from soft  top
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  I don't have a soft top, ....yet, but I often use a hard top.  I lay down
a heavy coat of a high silicon car wax across the back where the top rests.
After 13 years, it showing a little wear, but not much.
  With the soft top, you can coat the bar with some of that vinyl dip made
for tool handles to keep the edges from scratching.  The least you can do is
round off the edges on the bar, except maybe a short span where it engages
the clamps on the deck.

Paul
Ohio

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Subject: [Roadsters] question regarding protecting paint from soft top

Hi,
  Has anyone found a way to protect the paint from scratching where  the 
soft top attaches via the bar to the rear two hooks and also around all the

snaps?
 
Thanks,
David
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From garytew at cox.net  Thu Feb 18 07:04:39 2010
From: garytew at cox.net (Gary tew)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:04:39 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] question regarding protecting paint from soft  top
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David, I bought a roll of clear 3M protective film.  I think I bought it from
Eastwood's.  I'm using it on the back area where the hold down bar is, the
door edges and the hood.  It's been on the car for over 2 years and still
looks great.

Good luck,
Gary Tew
Phx, AZ
67 1600


On Feb 17, 2010, at 10:08 PM, Mtbdavid2 at aol.com wrote:

> Hi,
>  Has anyone found a way to protect the paint from scratching where  the
> soft top attaches via the bar to the rear two hooks and also around all the
> snaps?
>
> Thanks,
> David
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From joek at camberconstruction.com  Thu Feb 18 08:16:07 2010
From: joek at camberconstruction.com (Joe Kinstle)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:16:07 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] question regarding protecting paint from soft  top
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I've seen more than a few people just put some blue scotch tape on the body
before they put the top on. Another place to be careful of is the top of the
windshield frame.

Joe Kinstle
'68 2L
BLK SRL

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Subject: [Roadsters] question regarding protecting paint from soft top

Hi,
  Has anyone found a way to protect the paint from scratching where  the 
soft top attaches via the bar to the rear two hooks and also around all the

snaps?
 
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David
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From ronnie.day at gmail.com  Thu Feb 18 08:28:57 2010
From: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:28:57 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] question regarding protecting paint from soft  top
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> Gary Tew

> David, I bought a roll of clear 3M protective film. B I think I bought it
from
> Eastwood's. B I'm using it on the back area where the hold down bar is, the
> door edges and the hood. B It's been on the car for over 2 years and still
> looks great.
>

Good idea, Gary. I'd suggest laying down a good coat of wax before
applying the film. That's contrary to normal practice, but it'll make
ie easier to remove it if you need to. Just use a hair dryer or a heat
gun (very carefully) to heat the film and soften the adhesive.

On our original 2000, bought new in '70, I had the dealer swap a hard
top for the soft top, but they had to order the model I wanted and
installed a used one temporarily. There was a trucking strike which
delayed delivery for a couple of months. When the new top finally
arrived and the dealer removed the loaner there was a pretty health
trough worn through the paint and into the metal where the foam gasket
had rubbed, I guess with dirt and grit acting like sand paper. They
fixed the paint and I went with the soft top which didn't rub nearly
as much.

Ron

From datsunroadsters at yahoo.com  Thu Feb 18 11:19:01 2010
From: datsunroadsters at yahoo.com (Eddie Wu / SAKE RKT)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:19:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
In-Reply-To: <C7A1BF9E.21514%gsm@gregorysmorrison.com>
Message-ID: <593925.31871.qm@web111503.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

There were actually two posters of the Roadster that came out during the Dream Garage ad campaign.  I have them in my cube at work.  One is an original, the other is a reprint.  The taglines are:

"Collectors Rewrote Their Wish Lists"
and
"Men drooled. Wives were jealous" 

I've uploaded a quick photo.  http://tinypic.com/r/wklefl/6

Enjoy The Ride!
-Eddie
'66 1600
SAKE RKT

--- On Wed, 2/17/10, Gregory S. Morrison <gsm at gregorysmorrison.com> wrote:

> There is also another poster that
> Nissan issued around the same time as the
> Dream Garage that featured a 67 2000 with the caption:
> "Collectors rewrote
> their wish lists". Having been there at the time I don't
> actually remember
> it that way. However, if I had a buck for every time
> someone referred to my
> Roadster as a "rice burner" or a "japmobile" I would be
> rich by now. Maybe
> they should have simply captioned it: "We're about to take
> over your
> automotive industry." But it's a cool poster nonetheless.
> 
> Greg
> SRL31100494
> Spokane, WA

From banicki at comcast.net  Thu Feb 18 12:34:39 2010
From: banicki at comcast.net (Terry B)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:34:39 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun-roadsters Digest, Vol 4, Issue 49
Message-ID: <0xhvuwutdgomxq65bgck0pep.1266521679731@email.android.com>

I have 20 DG posters that  I'm willing to give away for S&H.  Anyone want one?  Lerking here for 5 or 6 years.  Need to clean out my Datsun stuff.  Terry B

From andycost at embarqmail.com  Thu Feb 18 12:43:12 2010
From: andycost at embarqmail.com (Embarq Customer)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:43:12 -0500 (EST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Bucephalus
In-Reply-To: <0xhvuwutdgomxq65bgck0pep.1266521679731@email.android.com>
Message-ID: <156121198.1447951266522192555.JavaMail.root@md20.embarq.synacor.com>

Bucephalus is still for sale.

Andy

From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Thu Feb 18 13:25:08 2010
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:25:08 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun-roadsters Digest, Vol 4, Issue 49
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References: <0xhvuwutdgomxq65bgck0pep.1266521679731@email.android.com>
Message-ID: <8CC7EEF98FCA268-3F3C-243A@webmail-m004.sysops.aol.com>

 You could donate them to the Solvang show raffle. Good cause.

Linda








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From twobeaners at earthlink.net  Thu Feb 18 13:57:25 2010
From: twobeaners at earthlink.net (MH)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:57:25 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] NADA Price Guide - 1967 SPL311
Message-ID: <816DDBFA7DB6486080050E50AD7542B4@lap120>

I was looking for something to do, and looked up the NADA for a 1967 SPL311.
As I mentioned on the forum, The values seem fairly decent, at least if you
haven't spent too much on a paint job.

http://www.nadaguides.com/default.aspx?LI=1-22-1-5013-0-0-0&l=1&w=22&p=1&f=50
14&y=1967&m=1254&d=9034&c=13&vi=79001&da=-1

Mike Hudson  '67 - Stroker / 5-Speed

From hallosb at juno.com  Thu Feb 18 14:42:14 2010
From: hallosb at juno.com (hallosb at juno.com)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:42:14 GMT
Subject: [Roadsters] Chrome Update / Looking for better bumpers
Message-ID: <20100218.144214.7453.0@webmail16.vgs.untd.com>

I met with the guy doing my body/paint work. I'm sending my chrome work
through him. I narrowed down the number of pieces I'm going to have re-chromed
and will wait for a quote. I held off on the seat belts. I'm not sure what to
do with them. He can have the buckles re-chromed and have new belts sewn on
the buckles by the upholstery shop. I don't know if the vendors sell
replacements. Any suggestions?
In the meantime, I need to find some bumpers. I have 3 front bumpers and 3
rear bumpers but, every one of them is mangled. These guys are used to having
bumpers straightened. My best front bumper may be fixable but, they feel the
rear is too far gone. If anyone has some decent substitutes please, reply off
list. I'm located in southeast Arizona.
TIA,
Dan McHatton
'66 1600
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From 9laser3 at bright.net  Thu Feb 18 15:56:58 2010
From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:56:58 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Seat belts - was RE: Chrome Update / Looking for better
 bumpers
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http://www.ssnake-oyl.com/

  These folks refurb seat belts.  More importantly, they are DOT certified.
I doubt your local upholstery shop is.  But then, it's your life.

Paul
Ohio

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To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] Chrome Update / Looking for better bumpers

I met with the guy doing my body/paint work. I'm sending my chrome work
through him. I narrowed down the number of pieces I'm going to have
re-chromed
and will wait for a quote. I held off on the seat belts. I'm not sure what
to
do with them. He can have the buckles re-chromed and have new belts sewn on
the buckles by the upholstery shop. I don't know if the vendors sell
replacements. Any suggestions?
In the meantime, I need to find some bumpers. I have 3 front bumpers and 3
rear bumpers but, every one of them is mangled. These guys are used to
having
bumpers straightened. My best front bumper may be fixable but, they feel the
rear is too far gone. If anyone has some decent substitutes please, reply
off
list. I'm located in southeast Arizona.
TIA,
Dan McHatton
'66 1600
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From tputland at charter.net  Thu Feb 18 16:26:22 2010
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:26:22 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] NADA Price Guide - 1967 SPL311
In-Reply-To: <816DDBFA7DB6486080050E50AD7542B4@lap120>
Message-ID: <20100218182622.0SDMJ.1644486.root@mp14>

tinyurl.com please

---- MH <twobeaners at earthlink.net> wrote: 

=============
I was looking for something to do, and looked up the NADA for a 1967 SPL311.
As I mentioned on the forum, The values seem fairly decent, at least if you
haven't spent too much on a paint job.

http://www.nadaguides.com/default.aspx?LI=1-22-1-5013-0-0-0&l=1&w=22&p=1&f=50
14&y=1967&m=1254&d=9034&c=13&vi=79001&da=-1

Mike Hudson  '67 - Stroker / 5-Speed
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From slowboy at cox.net  Thu Feb 18 16:57:27 2010
From: slowboy at cox.net (SlowBoy)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:57:27 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] NADA Price Guide - 1967 SPL311
In-Reply-To: <20100218182622.0SDMJ.1644486.root@mp14>
References: <816DDBFA7DB6486080050E50AD7542B4@lap120>
	<20100218182622.0SDMJ.1644486.root@mp14>
Message-ID: <17A49F6443CB46B58C2AFEB9E727EF1E@HPE170f>

http://tinyurl.com/y8za73m




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Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 4:26 PM
To: Datsun-Roadsters at Autox. Team. Net; MH
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] NADA Price Guide - 1967 SPL311

tinyurl.com please

---- MH <twobeaners at earthlink.net> wrote: 

=============
I was looking for something to do, and looked up the NADA for a 1967 SPL311.
As I mentioned on the forum, The values seem fairly decent, at least if you
haven't spent too much on a paint job.

http://www.nadaguides.com/default.aspx?LI=1-22-1-5013-0-0-0&l=1&w=22&p=1&f=5
0
14&y=1967&m=1254&d=9034&c=13&vi=79001&da=-1

Mike Hudson  '67 - Stroker / 5-Speed
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From twobeaners at earthlink.net  Thu Feb 18 17:09:47 2010
From: twobeaners at earthlink.net (MH)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:09:47 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] NADA Price Guide - 1967 SPL311
References: <816DDBFA7DB6486080050E50AD7542B4@lap120><20100218182622.0SDMJ.1644486.root@mp14>
	<17A49F6443CB46B58C2AFEB9E727EF1E@HPE170f>
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Sorry all,....... my bad.......thanks Slowboy! 
......http://tinyurl.com/y8za73m
Mike

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Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 5:57 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] NADA Price Guide - 1967 SPL311


> http://tinyurl.com/y8za73m
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Tim
> Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 4:26 PM
> To: Datsun-Roadsters at Autox. Team. Net; MH
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] NADA Price Guide - 1967 SPL311
>
> tinyurl.com please
>
> ---- MH <twobeaners at earthlink.net> wrote:
>
> =============
> I was looking for something to do, and looked up the NADA for a 1967 
> SPL311.
> As I mentioned on the forum, The values seem fairly decent, at least if 
> you
> haven't spent too much on a paint job.
>
> http://www.nadaguides.com/default.aspx?LI=1-22-1-5013-0-0-0&l=1&w=22&p=1&f=5
> 0
> 14&y=1967&m=1254&d=9034&c=13&vi=79001&da=-1
>
> Mike Hudson  '67 - Stroker / 5-Speed

From jroosa at comcast.net  Thu Feb 18 17:15:20 2010
From: jroosa at comcast.net (Jason Roosa)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 16:15:20 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Chrome Update / Looking for better bumpers
In-Reply-To: <20100218.144214.7453.0@webmail16.vgs.untd.com>
References: <20100218.144214.7453.0@webmail16.vgs.untd.com>
Message-ID: <B2C8B263BFDE49BABCE2D31CCDBC8A22@JasonPC>

I found some seatbelts at Eastwood that are very similar to those on the 
Datsun and they were pretty inexpensive.  They were just a univeral type of 
seatbelt for general classic cars.

Worked for me.

Jason Roosa
Puyallup, WA.
'67 1600


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Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 1:42 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Chrome Update / Looking for better bumpers


>I met with the guy doing my body/paint work. I'm sending my chrome work
> through him. I narrowed down the number of pieces I'm going to have 
> re-chromed
> and will wait for a quote. I held off on the seat belts. I'm not sure what 
> to
> do with them. He can have the buckles re-chromed and have new belts sewn 
> on
> the buckles by the upholstery shop. I don't know if the vendors sell
> replacements. Any suggestions?
> In the meantime, I need to find some bumpers. I have 3 front bumpers and 3
> rear bumpers but, every one of them is mangled. These guys are used to 
> having
> bumpers straightened. My best front bumper may be fixable but, they feel 
> the
> rear is too far gone. If anyone has some decent substitutes please, reply 
> off
> list. I'm located in southeast Arizona.
> TIA,
> Dan McHatton
> '66 1600
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From sumton at sbcglobal.net  Thu Feb 18 17:19:25 2010
From: sumton at sbcglobal.net (oliver)
Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:19:25 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Seat belts - was RE: Chrome Update / Looking for
 better bumpers
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	<00b401cab0ed$b967dd50$2c3797f0$@net>
Message-ID: <D863DE43B2294E4CB6C97196DA503EF3@ranteer.local>

before you get too excited, they replace the webbing.  for about $300 a pair 
several years ago.  they do not repair the winding mechanisms or anything 
like that.  they are located in tyler, texas.

--------------------------------------------------
From: "Paul" <9laser3 at bright.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 4:56 PM
To: <hallosb at juno.com>; <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Roadsters] Seat belts - was RE: Chrome Update / Looking for better 
bumpers

> http://www.ssnake-oyl.com/
>
>  These folks refurb seat belts.  More importantly, they are DOT certified.
> I doubt your local upholstery shop is.  But then, it's your life.
>
> Paul
> Ohio
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
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> Sent: Thursday, February 18, 2010 4:42 PM
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From banicki at comcast.net  Fri Feb 19 08:24:49 2010
From: banicki at comcast.net (Terry B)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:24:49 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun-roadsters Digest, Vol 4, Issue 51
Message-ID: <evhe3gdkxjtfdo2jf4vt5r3l.1266593089620@email.android.com>

I'm making a list of the first X requests and will post it with mechanics of the deal. Also I'll donate a couple to the slovange raffle. What about the list operator? Anybody making the voluntary donation? Terry B

From tputland at charter.net  Fri Feb 19 11:12:58 2010
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:12:58 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] fender bolt removal
Message-ID: <20100219131258.FII5L.1661841.root@mp06>

I am doing rust inspection to determine if the tub on my Dad's Roadster is worth restoring. I am currently removing the front left fender. I got the door off ok and most of the fender bolts. 

It looks to me like I have to remove the grill to get to a fender bolt. Is this correct? Also, the bolt that is closest to the windscreen, is there a loose nut underneath there inside the fender? Or it is a captive nut? I can't really feel anything with my finger tips to determine what might be up there.

thanks

Tim
Dairyland Datsuns

From wrenchorhammer at live.com  Fri Feb 19 12:43:50 2010
From: wrenchorhammer at live.com (Jim In Virginia)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:43:50 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] fender bolt removal
In-Reply-To: <20100219131258.FII5L.1661841.root@mp06>
References: <20100219131258.FII5L.1661841.root@mp06>
Message-ID: <BLU126-W373C23DD95C01158D58FEA5460@phx.gbl>

I dont remember the exact answers to your bolt questions.  If no one on the
list answers, let me know and I will go look at a parts car.



The key parts that rust out and are really hard to fix are the front door
hinge posts, and the rockers, particularly the dog leg area in front of the
rear wheels.  If these are OK, most of the rest of the body can be fixed with
careful welding of sheetmetal and judicious use of body filler.



Under the front fenders, down low and to the back, there is the bolt that
holds the bottom of the fender, there is a captured nut inside this
inaccessable part of the front of the rocker panel, looks kind of like a nose
cone.  You can take a sawzall and cut this most of the way off, bend it up so
you can reach inside and fix the captured nut, then bend it back down and
re-weld or re-fiberglass it.  I usually also fill them with great stuff foam.



THe frame is usually OK, and if it has some funky parts like where rotton
floor boards have dripped on it, it can have plate steel welded to it.



Note that these are just my low dollar but long lasting fix ideas, I have
worked on several of them.  My ideas are NOT the way to fix a 67.5 2000, but
if your just looking for a nice looking driver and do not want to pay many
thousands of dollars, this works fine and lasts a long time.



Best Regards,

Jim



Chesapeake Va

> Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:12:58 -0800
> From: tputland at charter.net
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Roadsters] fender bolt removal
>
> I am doing rust inspection to determine if the tub on my Dad's Roadster is
worth restoring. I am currently removing the front left fender. I got the door
off ok and most of the fender bolts.
>
> It looks to me like I have to remove the grill to get to a fender bolt. Is
this correct? Also, the bolt that is closest to the windscreen, is there a
loose nut underneath there inside the fender? Or it is a captive nut? I can't
really feel anything with my finger tips to determine what might be up there.
>
> thanks
>
> Tim
> Dairyland Datsuns
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From davesmbox at aol.com  Fri Feb 19 13:43:28 2010
From: davesmbox at aol.com (davesmbox at aol.com)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:43:28 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Sorry I want one was a garage photo attachment that
 won't go through
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From tim at jnford.com  Fri Feb 19 15:22:58 2010
From: tim at jnford.com (Tim North)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:22:58 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
References: <424092.52360.qm@web81007.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <EE4FBB4ED81D457BAB1017322130DE95@JohnNorth.local>

I still have one of these at my Nissan dealership in Emporia, Kansas.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary Callahan" <gcallahan at prodigy.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 4:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Dream Garage


> I've never been able to find the poster.  Anyone know of a resource for 
> the
> poster?
>
>
>
> Gary Callahan
> Beaverton, Oregon
>
> 1968 Datsun 1600 "Fairlady" Roadster
> SPL311-18665
>
>
> --- On Tue, 2/16/10, SlowBoy <slowboy at cox.net> wrote:
>
>
> From: SlowBoy <slowboy at cox.net>
> Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
> To: "Datsun Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 7:39 AM
>
>
> I have seen the Dream Garage poster; I see it everyday in the garage but I
> had never known there was an ad for it.
>
>
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbewlRlMWLU
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From datsunroadsters at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 19 16:12:46 2010
From: datsunroadsters at yahoo.com (Eddie Wu / SAKE RKT)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:12:46 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Dream Garage
In-Reply-To: <EE4FBB4ED81D457BAB1017322130DE95@JohnNorth.local>
Message-ID: <579041.87924.qm@web111509.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Here's a great resource on the DG ad campaign.  

http://datsun.org/roadster/literature/dreamgarage/default.html

From banicki at comcast.net  Fri Feb 19 23:15:16 2010
From: banicki at comcast.net (banicki at comcast.net)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 06:15:16 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Roadsters] Datsun-roadsters Digest, Vol 4, Issue 47
In-Reply-To: <mailman.23.1266346803.20064.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <360044691.5684261266646516325.JavaMail.root@sz0040a.emeryville.ca.mail.comcast.net>

OK,B I've located the posters (i.e. my wife didn't throw them out).

Problem: The offer is over subscribed by 50%, after donating two to Slovange
and picking one for myself.

I'd really like these to go to folks that don't already have a poster, share
the wealth concept.

Disclosure: These poster are not perfect. When I asked the salesman for the
balance of what he had andB he agreed, He proceeded to yankl them off of a
shelf over his head.B B They allB bentB in a way toB cause a defect.B  There
is a pinch in all of them, don't know the correct term. A small spot the size
of a pennyB where the print discolored due to sharp bend in the paper.B 
Discolored as in lost color and shine.B  Additional damage to corners and
edges. They are not perfect...B That said...B  We need to come up with a
distribution list... Any one that already hasB a poster want to bow out?

Someone also suggested that I state "Not for Resale"!B  Is anyone planing to
resell these on eBay after I ship it to you? Please bow out now.

I followed the link to the poster site and saw the $20 price, with $8
shipping.B  I would hope I can keep shipping and handling to an even $10,
makes life simple.B  I would also like to use Paypal if at all possible.B 

Any tips and guidence on how to simplify what I've gotten myself in to, would
be greatly appreciated.B 

From jeffzster at yahoo.com  Fri Feb 19 23:41:28 2010
From: jeffzster at yahoo.com (Jeff Torres)
Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:41:28 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic 2010 Website
Message-ID: <729256.96715.qm@web110407.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hey All!!
 
The 2010 Solvang website is now up and running for registrations! Also, if you
would like to donate to the show or be a sponsor please let me know so that I
can get all your info!
Thanks for your patience! April will be here before ya' know it!
 
Jeff T.
Lemoore, CA
 

From jeffzster at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 20 02:21:32 2010
From: jeffzster at yahoo.com (Jeff Torres)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:21:32 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Solvang Datsun Roadster Classic - UPDATE!!!
Message-ID: <916777.12022.qm@web110405.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

I guess this would help!
 
www.solvangshow.com
 
Thanks!

From cookefam314 at gmail.com  Sat Feb 20 09:05:15 2010
From: cookefam314 at gmail.com (Dave Cooke)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:05:15 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] 10 dirt cheap collectible cars - a Datsun made the list!
Message-ID: <83a7d2521002200805m6c57ea85j57a99c13e3cbd1a2@mail.gmail.com>

Not sure if I totally agree that these are all collectible...But I would
take a number 4 on the list if I could fine one that nice for $5K.

http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2010/autos/1002/gallery.cheap_collector_cars/index.html

-- 
Dave Cooke
Midwest Roadsters

From stebharvey at ameritech.net  Sat Feb 20 17:03:38 2010
From: stebharvey at ameritech.net (Steve Harvey)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:03:38 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster
Message-ID: <000601cab289$52385e50$f6a91af0$@net>

Can anyone of our roadsterfriends in California get a studio to use a
roadster in a movie? The last time I saw a roadster featured was in The
Rockford Files. Anyone  remember who drove it? This would help in bringing
the price for our cars up to where it belongs.

 

Steve

Milwaukee

From davesmbox at aol.com  Sat Feb 20 17:28:42 2010
From: davesmbox at aol.com (davesmbox at aol.com)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 19:28:42 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster
In-Reply-To: <000601cab289$52385e50$f6a91af0$@net>
References: <000601cab289$52385e50$f6a91af0$@net>
Message-ID: <8CC80A3F45DC321-416C-130FE@webmail-m019.sysops.aol.com>

Angel drove the roadster. He was the deadbeet prison friend of Jim Rockford
(he was also in Kelly's hero's) It was in the Rockford movie not the series.
It was really beat up.
Dave





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To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Sent: Sat, Feb 20, 2010 7:03 pm
Subject: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster


Can anyone of our roadsterfriends in California get a studio to use a
oadster in a movie? The last time I saw a roadster featured was in The
ockford Files. Anyone  remember who drove it? This would help in bringing
he price for our cars up to where it belongs.

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Milwaukee
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From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Sat Feb 20 18:00:57 2010
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:00:57 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster
In-Reply-To: <000601cab289$52385e50$f6a91af0$@net>
References: <000601cab289$52385e50$f6a91af0$@net>
Message-ID: <60127A77CAF040FF98A8BE94E9A57FFB@xp>

Interesting. The 914 list was just mentioning 914s on the Rockford Files.
Driven by Rockford's secretary(?), and he may have borrowed it a time or
two.

What year and/or episodes for the roadster?

Pete 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steve Harvey
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 4:04 PM
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster

Can anyone of our roadsterfriends in California get a studio to use a
roadster in a movie? The last time I saw a roadster featured was in The
Rockford Files. Anyone  remember who drove it? This would help in bringing
the price for our cars up to where it belongs.

 

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Milwaukee
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From 9laser3 at bright.net  Sat Feb 20 18:20:36 2010
From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:20:36 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster
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  The Incredibles!  A Pixar movie that came out several years back featured
a cartoon version of a roadster.  Somebody on the list used his roadster as
a model.

  Lots of roadsters and old Datsuns on Adam 12!

Paul
Ohio

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Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 7:04 PM
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster

Can anyone of our roadsterfriends in California get a studio to use a
roadster in a movie? The last time I saw a roadster featured was in The
Rockford Files. Anyone  remember who drove it? This would help in bringing
the price for our cars up to where it belongs.

 

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From solex675 at hotmail.com  Sat Feb 20 18:51:11 2010
From: solex675 at hotmail.com (Andrew Murphy)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:51:11 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster
In-Reply-To: <004801cab294$13ec7d10$3bc57730$@net>
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	<004801cab294$13ec7d10$3bc57730$@net>
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If I remember correctly, at the end of the movie "Butterflies are Free" a very
young Goldie Hawn runs out of her apartment to have a coversation with the guy
from Starsky and Hutch. She is standing near a phone booth which has a white
roadster parked next to it.



So the next time the significant other insists on a chick flick, this will
give you something to look forward to.



Andrew Murphy

66 1600

> From: 9laser3 at bright.net
> To: stebharvey at ameritech.net; datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:20:36 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster
>
> The Incredibles! A Pixar movie that came out several years back featured
> a cartoon version of a roadster. Somebody on the list used his roadster as
> a model.
>
> Lots of roadsters and old Datsuns on Adam 12!
>
> Paul
> Ohio
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steve Harvey
> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 7:04 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster
>
> Can anyone of our roadsterfriends in California get a studio to use a
> roadster in a movie? The last time I saw a roadster featured was in The
> Rockford Files. Anyone remember who drove it? This would help in bringing
> the price for our cars up to where it belongs.
>
>
>
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From franrohde at earthlink.net  Sat Feb 20 21:29:58 2010
From: franrohde at earthlink.net (Fran Rohde)
Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:29:58 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a ...
Message-ID: <9A53FCB7F9564A48AFDAEEE9C3D5EC7B@franrohdePC>

In the 60's there was a goofy show (Lancelot Link) with chimps and I think it
was a datsun or sunbeam they drove.
 Fran R.

From jeffzster at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 21 03:30:21 2010
From: jeffzster at yahoo.com (Jeff Torres)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 02:30:21 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Solvang Registration Form - Website update!
Message-ID: <461920.65545.qm@web110407.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hey Everyone,
 
I've updated the Solvang registration form to be in a PDF format as opposed to
a JPEG. I was "informed" of it's shortcomings by a few die hards.. Either way
this will work alot better. Thanks Chris at SOCAL for uploading that PDF for
people to get. As far as Im concerned the more avenues to get registered the
better!
 
On another note, I've created a fan page on Face Book for the Solvang Show.
I've uploaded pics from 2005 to present and other cool stuff to see. This will
be another way to keep people informed as to any changes or updates for the
show this year. Of course, if you dont have a Facebook page, I will still post
on the list here. Sooo..if you have a Facebook page become a fan and keep up
with the Show!
 
Thanks!
 
Jeff T.
 
p.s. I will update the "registered particiapants page" once we hit 20
registrations..so if you send yours in, I didnt forget just waiting to upload
a bunch at once...

From datsundawg at sc.rr.com  Sun Feb 21 05:06:54 2010
From: datsundawg at sc.rr.com (datsundawg at sc.rr.com)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 7:06:54 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a ... and Roadster
 short stories
In-Reply-To: <9A53FCB7F9564A48AFDAEEE9C3D5EC7B@franrohdePC>
Message-ID: <20100221120654.F7FJE.645397.root@cdptpa-web26-z01>

Lancelot Link drove a Datsun Roadster.   You can search on YouTube and see past episodes.  I had a picture of Lancelot and his Roadster as my screensaver on my Government laptop.  I was in the middle of an executive presentation and my laptop timed out and went to the screensaver picture............plenty of laughs.  Funny thing was that everyone knew who Lancelot Link was.  They now know a little history about the Datsun Roadster as well  :>) 

David (Here is a short history of all my cars for laughs) Chapman

66 1600 (Bought on E-bay about 4 years ago and flew to CA with Mike Harper and drove it back to SC in 3 1/2 days.  The friendship was tested more than the car  :>)  For those of you who know Cali, I swear she will be painted by the Mitty this year)
67.5 1600 (A complete rust bucket and the guy told me it was a 66 over the phone. Told my wife I needed parts off of it when I bought it and would get rid of it immediately..........fast forward 3 years - the extra parts that come off another parts car that you get with any parts car you buy were from a 66 but........ the car is a 67.5 and has a title!!!)
70 1600 (Great car and completely disassembled for a frame off restoration...bought it that way 5 years ago but need to get the 66 painted first PS: I have bought the new ball joints and have one of the front suspensions apart just about fixin to get ready to get going on it!! If only I could break away from working on the 66)
And now the rest of the story...............I bought a new house in Columbia, SC about a year ago and haven't sold or rented my other house yet.  It has a detached garage and if I were to get rid of it, where would I put all of my extra Roadster cars and parts???
Other parts - plenty of engines, trannys, and just about anything else almost good enough to use but not quite but I hate to get rid of them in case I might be able to use something sometime in the future..........which has happened a lot. 

I think I am the equivalent of a Roadster slum lord. Anyone else have any similar short stories?

---- Fran Rohde <franrohde at earthlink.net> wrote: 
> In the 60's there was a goofy show (Lancelot Link) with chimps and I think it
> was a datsun or sunbeam they drove.
>  Fran R.
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From boakes at gmail.com  Sun Feb 21 06:33:25 2010
From: boakes at gmail.com (Bill Oakes)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 07:33:25 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a ...
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Message-ID: <3ad057d61002210533s151ce2e0ubfd96716c5913a28@mail.gmail.com>

IMCDB has a pretty good database for cars, though kind of hard to
drill down to the roadsters:

http://www.imcdb.org/vehicles_make-Datsun.html

still to look through.

-bill

On Sat, Feb 20, 2010 at 10:29 PM, Fran Rohde <franrohde at earthlink.net> wrote:
> In the 60's there was a goofy show (Lancelot Link) with chimps and I think
it
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From jrusso07 at rochester.rr.com  Sun Feb 21 06:39:01 2010
From: jrusso07 at rochester.rr.com (Joe Russo)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 08:39:01 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster
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Message-ID: <4BC0C0E2C3074AB9864D785E272A47A4@D4RK97B1JR>

There's a silver roadster in the first Dirty Harry movie, not a lead role, just
a stand-in. As Harry is walking up the steps of the SF court house it buzzes by
in the back ground - problem is, it has the top up...? California, top, huh?

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Andrew Murphy
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 8:51 PM
To: 9laser3 at bright.net; stebharvey at ameritech.net; Roadster List
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster


If I remember correctly, at the end of the movie "Butterflies are Free" a very
young Goldie Hawn runs out of her apartment to have a coversation with the guy
from Starsky and Hutch. She is standing near a phone booth which has a white
roadster parked next to it.



So the next time the significant other insists on a chick flick, this will give
you something to look forward to.



Andrew Murphy

66 1600

> From: 9laser3 at bright.net
> To: stebharvey at ameritech.net; datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:20:36 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster
>
> The Incredibles! A Pixar movie that came out several years back 
> featured a cartoon version of a roadster. Somebody on the list used 
> his roadster as a model.
>
> Lots of roadsters and old Datsuns on Adam 12!
>
> Paul
> Ohio
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Steve 
> Harvey
> Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 7:04 PM
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster
>
> Can anyone of our roadsterfriends in California get a studio to use a 
> roadster in a movie? The last time I saw a roadster featured was in 
> The Rockford Files. Anyone remember who drove it? This would help in 
> bringing the price for our cars up to where it belongs.
>
>
>
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From sew_cpa at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 21 07:35:08 2010
From: sew_cpa at yahoo.com (Steve Wells)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 06:35:08 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Solvang Registration Form - Website update!
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Message-ID: <28787.17251.qm@web32002.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

Here is the Facebook link for the Solvang show.

http://www.facebook.com/Solvang-Datsun-Roadster-Classic/#!/search/?ref=search&q=Solvang-Datsun-Roadster-Classic%2F&init=quick





________________________________
From: Jeff Torres <jeffzster at yahoo.com>
To: Datsun Roadster Mail <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 2:30:21 AM
Subject: [Roadsters] Solvang Registration Form - Website update!

Hey Everyone,

I've updated the Solvang registration form to be in a PDF format as opposed to
a JPEG. I was "informed" of it's shortcomings by a few die hards.. Either way
this will work alot better. Thanks Chris at SOCAL for uploading that PDF for
people to get. As far as Im concerned the more avenues to get registered the
better!

On another note, I've created a fan page on Face Book for the Solvang Show.
I've uploaded pics from 2005 to present and other cool stuff to see. This will
be another way to keep people informed as to any changes or updates for the
show this year. Of course, if you dont have a Facebook page, I will still post
on the list here. Sooo..if you have a Facebook page become a fan and keep up
with the Show!

Thanks!

Jeff T.

p.s. I will update the "registered particiapants page" once we hit 20
registrations..so if you send yours in, I didnt forget just waiting to upload
a bunch at once...
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From chalsted at comcast.net  Sun Feb 21 07:41:45 2010
From: chalsted at comcast.net (chalsted at comcast.net)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:41:45 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Roadsters] 10 dirt cheap collectible cars - a Datsun made the
 list!
In-Reply-To: <83a7d2521002200805m6c57ea85j57a99c13e3cbd1a2@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <1074612453.4596481266763305046.JavaMail.root@sz0145a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net>

somehow I've managed to have 6 out of 10 from that list...would be 7 but my
'69 Mach 1B  was too early a mustang for the listB ... guess I've always been
into cheap, fun cars :-)

Craig

From eddietude at socal.rr.com  Sun Feb 21 11:23:35 2010
From: eddietude at socal.rr.com (Eddie)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 10:23:35 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster
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References: <000601cab289$52385e50$f6a91af0$@net>
Message-ID: <4B817A27.7070400@socal.rr.com>

Putting a roadster in a movie isn't going to "raise the value" of the 
cars.  Maybe the ACTUAL car that was used in the film, IF, and I stress 
IF it becomes a classic.  THAT car would be worth something... 

But just putting a car in a film isn't going to increase the overall 
value of the roadsters...

Eddie



Steve Harvey wrote:
> Can anyone of our roadsterfriends in California get a studio to use a
> roadster in a movie? The last time I saw a roadster featured was in The
> Rockford Files. Anyone  remember who drove it? This would help in bringing
> the price for our cars up to where it belongs.
>
>  
>
> Steve
>
> Milwaukee
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From slowboy at cox.net  Sun Feb 21 11:55:34 2010
From: slowboy at cox.net (SlowBoy)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:55:34 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster
In-Reply-To: <4B817A27.7070400@socal.rr.com>
References: <000601cab289$52385e50$f6a91af0$@net>
	<4B817A27.7070400@socal.rr.com>
Message-ID: <9B9525DFA4DA4092A86C5F5C919B426B@HPE170f>

.but putting it in a movie as an vehicle seen and used by the main character
that does well will give it exposure and possibly spike interest enough that
people start seeking out these vehicles which can cause a shift in value.
Maybe, if we're lucky, but then again I didn't get mine because it was
popular or had a high value; I got mine to restore and drive.

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Eddie
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 11:24 AM
To: Steve Harvey
Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster

 

Putting a roadster in a movie isn't going to "raise the value" of the 

cars.  Maybe the ACTUAL car that was used in the film, IF, and I stress 

IF it becomes a classic.  THAT car would be worth something... 

 

But just putting a car in a film isn't going to increase the overall 

value of the roadsters...

 

Eddie

 

 

 

Steve Harvey wrote:

> Can anyone of our roadsterfriends in California get a studio to use a

> roadster in a movie? The last time I saw a roadster featured was in The

> Rockford Files. Anyone  remember who drove it? This would help in bringing

> the price for our cars up to where it belongs.

> 

>  

> 

> Steve

> 

> Milwaukee

> ________________________________________

From barterdude at comcast.net  Sun Feb 21 11:56:40 2010
From: barterdude at comcast.net (Barter Dude)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:56:40 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Question on 1600 starter
Message-ID: <8E5CC59ABBEC4D77BFCA22D8B8FCC42B@NOTEBOOK>

I was wondering, I have searched eBay for H20 starters, which I have heard
the H20 forklift starter works for the 1600 and 2000 motors, but I am seeing
three different types.  One has no section that inserts into the bell
housing, one has pyramidal cone and one is somewhat half shell conical
rounded.  Does it really matter (other than pricing)?

 

Gary Lasater

From barterdude at comcast.net  Sun Feb 21 12:03:28 2010
From: barterdude at comcast.net (Barter Dude)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:03:28 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Starter part two = H20 question
Message-ID: <C315C4896D3647329A613B22BFDB63F4@NOTEBOOK>

For those that are visual, here are the page links to the different housings
for 1600 motor.

 

Straight sided - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280356519928&
ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#rpdId>
&item=280356519928&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#rpdId 

Rounded = http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360231401667&
ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT> &item=360231401667&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT 

No insert =
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-NISSAN-FORK-LIFT-TRUCK-STARTER-FOR-H20-H2
5-H30-Z24_W0QQitemZ330365994805QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBoat_Parts_Accessories_Gea
r?hash=item4ceb590735 

 

Gary Lasater

From vociferouschicanery at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 21 12:10:56 2010
From: vociferouschicanery at yahoo.com (steven boortz)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:10:56 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] oil pressure guage woes
Message-ID: <39684.11819.qm@web81407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

hi everyone
thanks in advance for any help you might offer.
i bought a new mechanical oil pressure guage (AutoMeter) because my original guage was giving some funny readings.  i removed the original sender from the block, and attempted to insert the adapter (1/8 NPT female to 1/8 BPST male).  i cannot thread the adapter into the block.  at all.  it won't even start.  the 1/8 NPT compression fitting that would go into the adapter won't go into the  block either.  the original sender unit screws in by finger strength, no problem.  i cannot tell by holding them together, whether the threads on the original sender are closer to the 1/8 NPT or 1/8 BPST, they are that close.
any ideas?
thanks again
steve
675MIZU

From dboerst at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 21 12:14:52 2010
From: dboerst at yahoo.com (David Boerst)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:14:52 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] (no subject)
Message-ID: <397489.65304.qm@web58603.mail.re3.yahoo.com>


From vociferouschicanery at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 21 13:01:49 2010
From: vociferouschicanery at yahoo.com (steven boortz)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:01:49 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] test
Message-ID: <838615.53277.qm@web81404.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

test

From eddietude at socal.rr.com  Sun Feb 21 13:07:14 2010
From: eddietude at socal.rr.com (Eddie)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:07:14 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster
In-Reply-To: <9B9525DFA4DA4092A86C5F5C919B426B@HPE170f>
References: <000601cab289$52385e50$f6a91af0$@net>
	<4B817A27.7070400@socal.rr.com>
	<9B9525DFA4DA4092A86C5F5C919B426B@HPE170f>
Message-ID: <4B819272.8080705@socal.rr.com>

Nah, it likely won't.  There are hundreds of cars used where nothing 
happens after the films release with regards to that cars value. 

You didn't see an increase in people wanting an AMC Pacer after Wayne's 
World came out.

No one wanted a "Coyote" from Hardcastle & McCormick.  (Which was a 
Laser 917 kit car, and a really, really crappy one at that.)

I could cite hundreds of examples of cars that were used that didn't 
become "hit cars" after the show.

It's a long shot, at best, that having a Datsun Roadster in a film would 
spike and increase in value.

Possible?  yes.  Likley?  a HUGE no. 



SlowBoy wrote:
> .but putting it in a movie as an vehicle seen and used by the main character
> that does well will give it exposure and possibly spike interest enough that
> people start seeking out these vehicles which can cause a shift in value.
> Maybe, if we're lucky, but then again I didn't get mine because it was
> popular or had a high value; I got mine to restore and drive.
>
>  
>
>  
>
>  
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
> [mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Eddie
> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 11:24 AM
> To: Steve Harvey
> Cc: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] New movie features lead driving a Roadster
>
>  
>
> Putting a roadster in a movie isn't going to "raise the value" of the 
>
> cars.  Maybe the ACTUAL car that was used in the film, IF, and I stress 
>
> IF it becomes a classic.  THAT car would be worth something... 
>
>  
>
> But just putting a car in a film isn't going to increase the overall 
>
> value of the roadsters...
>
>  
>
> Eddie
>
>  
>
>  
>
>  
>
> Steve Harvey wrote:
>
>   
>> Can anyone of our roadsterfriends in California get a studio to use a
>>     
>
>   
>> roadster in a movie? The last time I saw a roadster featured was in The
>>     
>
>   
>> Rockford Files. Anyone  remember who drove it? This would help in bringing
>>     
>
>   
>> the price for our cars up to where it belongs.
>>     
>
>   
>
>   
>>  
>>     
>
>   
>
>   
>> Steve
>>     
>
>   
>
>   
>> Milwaukee
>>     
>
>   
>> ________________________________________
>>     
> ________________________________________
> Support Team.Net  http://www.team.net/donate.html
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From ronnie.day at gmail.com  Sun Feb 21 13:09:00 2010
From: ronnie.day at gmail.com (Ronnie Day)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:09:00 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] oil pressure guage woes
In-Reply-To: <39684.11819.qm@web81407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <39684.11819.qm@web81407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <2faaebf81002211209m453e1e3dtdf5fe4865513e5af@mail.gmail.com>

Steve,

The hole is BPST, I think, and while you can tap it, it's tight
getting the tap handle in there. Easiest deal is to go to a local auto
parts place and get the bag of adapters from Equus. I couldn't find it
on the Equus site, but I got mine at the local O'Reilly's for under
$10. One of them screws right in.

Ron

> hi everyone
> thanks in advance for any help you might offer.
> i bought a new mechanical oil pressure guage (AutoMeter) because my original
guage was giving some funny readings. B i removed the original sender from the
block, and attempted to insert the adapter (1/8 NPT female to 1/8 BPST male).
B i cannot thread the adapter into the block. B at all. B it won't even start.
B the 1/8 NPT compression fitting that would go into the adapter won't go into
the B block either. B the original sender unit screws in by finger strength,
no problem. B i cannot tell by holding them together, whether the threads on
the original sender are closer to the 1/8 NPT or 1/8 BPST, they are that
close.
> any ideas?

From eddietude at socal.rr.com  Sun Feb 21 13:10:30 2010
From: eddietude at socal.rr.com (Eddie)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:10:30 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] oil pressure guage woes
In-Reply-To: <39684.11819.qm@web81407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <39684.11819.qm@web81407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B819336.5020504@socal.rr.com>

Steve,

The block isn't English threads, it's Brittish Threads'

Read this:

Oil pressure 2-5/8"-connected directly to block /after using the correct 
adapter./ The block is threaded for British Thread, (28 teeth per inch). 
Most aftermarket gauges come with American Thread fittings (27 teeth per 
inch) You can buy the correct adapter from 
http://www.mcmaster.com/#4860K141 McMaster-Carr for around $5.00. When I 
did mine I re-threaded the block for American standard threads. It is 
probably better result using the adapter.

Eddie

steven boortz wrote:
> hi everyone
> thanks in advance for any help you might offer.
> i bought a new mechanical oil pressure guage (AutoMeter) because my original guage was giving some funny readings.  i removed the original sender from the block, and attempted to insert the adapter (1/8 NPT female to 1/8 BPST male).  i cannot thread the adapter into the block.  at all.  it won't even start.  the 1/8 NPT compression fitting that would go into the adapter won't go into the  block either.  the original sender unit screws in by finger strength, no problem.  i cannot tell by holding them together, whether the threads on the original sender are closer to the 1/8 NPT or 1/8 BPST, they are that close.
> any ideas?
> thanks again
> steve
> 675MIZU
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From twobeaners at earthlink.net  Sun Feb 21 13:44:28 2010
From: twobeaners at earthlink.net (MH)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:44:28 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] oil pressure guage woes
References: <39684.11819.qm@web81407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<2faaebf81002211209m453e1e3dtdf5fe4865513e5af@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <7B58F8B3AB1F4DB1B9D0FA946CBA5F59@lap120>

Might this be what you need?
http://www.mcmaster.com/#4860k141/=5x1y9k

Mike Hudson  '67 - Stroker / 5-Speed


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ronnie Day" <ronnie.day at gmail.com>
To: "steven boortz" <vociferouschicanery at yahoo.com>
Cc: "roadsters" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] oil pressure guage woes


> Steve,
>
> The hole is BPST, I think, and while you can tap it, it's tight
> getting the tap handle in there. Easiest deal is to go to a local auto
> parts place and get the bag of adapters from Equus. I couldn't find it
> on the Equus site, but I got mine at the local O'Reilly's for under
> $10. One of them screws right in.
>
> Ron
>
>> hi everyone
>> thanks in advance for any help you might offer.
>> i bought a new mechanical oil pressure guage (AutoMeter) because my 
>> original
> guage was giving some funny readings. B i removed the original sender from 
> the
> block, and attempted to insert the adapter (1/8 NPT female to 1/8 BPST 
> male).
> B i cannot thread the adapter into the block. B at all. B it won't even 
> start.
> B the 1/8 NPT compression fitting that would go into the adapter won't go 
> into
> the B block either. B the original sender unit screws in by finger 
> strength,
> no problem. B i cannot tell by holding them together, whether the threads 
> on
> the original sender are closer to the 1/8 NPT or 1/8 BPST, they are that
> close.
>> any ideas?

From vociferouschicanery at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 21 13:56:38 2010
From: vociferouschicanery at yahoo.com (steven boortz)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:56:38 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] oil pressure guage woes
In-Reply-To: <7B58F8B3AB1F4DB1B9D0FA946CBA5F59@lap120>
References: <39684.11819.qm@web81407.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
	<2faaebf81002211209m453e1e3dtdf5fe4865513e5af@mail.gmail.com>
	<7B58F8B3AB1F4DB1B9D0FA946CBA5F59@lap120>
Message-ID: <689072.69269.qm@web81408.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

thanks everyone for the replies.

i did not buy the mcmaster adapter, but i did buy an adapter.  i bought it from Summit, where i bought the guage.  the packaging of the adapter, says it is what i ordered.  to wit, 1/8NPT female to 1/8BPST male.  i should say that, while my car is a 67.5, the engine is an H20, of unknown vintage.  is it possible the H20 block has NPT threads?

thanks again
s
675MIZU




________________________________
From: MH <twobeaners at earthlink.net>
To: Ronnie Day <ronnie.day at gmail.com>; steven boortz <vociferouschicanery at yahoo.com>
Cc: roadsters <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 12:44:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] oil pressure guage woes

Might this be what you need?
http://www.mcmaster.com/#4860k141/=5x1y9k

Mike Hudson  '67 - Stroker / 5-Speed


----- Original Message ----- From: "Ronnie Day" <ronnie.day at gmail.com>
To: "steven boortz" <vociferouschicanery at yahoo.com>
Cc: "roadsters" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 2:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] oil pressure guage woes


> Steve,
> 
> The hole is BPST, I think, and while you can tap it, it's tight
> getting the tap handle in there. Easiest deal is to go to a local auto
> parts place and get the bag of adapters from Equus. I couldn't find it
> on the Equus site, but I got mine at the local O'Reilly's for under
> $10. One of them screws right in.
> 
> Ron
> 
>> hi everyone
>> thanks in advance for any help you might offer.
>> i bought a new mechanical oil pressure guage (AutoMeter) because my original
> guage was giving some funny readings. B i removed the original sender from the
> block, and attempted to insert the adapter (1/8 NPT female to 1/8 BPST male).
> B i cannot thread the adapter into the block. B at all. B it won't even start.
> B the 1/8 NPT compression fitting that would go into the adapter won't go into
> the B block either. B the original sender unit screws in by finger strength,
> no problem. B i cannot tell by holding them together, whether the threads on
> the original sender are closer to the 1/8 NPT or 1/8 BPST, they are that
> close.
>> any ideas?

From mkiisupra at hotmail.com  Sun Feb 21 15:37:25 2010
From: mkiisupra at hotmail.com (Eric Gillis)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:37:25 +0000
Subject: [Roadsters] 2010 Polar Bear Run - Northern California/Central
 Valley
In-Reply-To: <COL116-W6063877526937A84ED25DEAC520@phx.gbl>
References: <001301caa802$9650a930$c2f1fb90$@net>,
	<COL116-W6063877526937A84ED25DEAC520@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <COL116-W64636A53D0B4FC4AA062E0AC440@phx.gbl>

Datsun Folks- WEEKEND AFTER NEXT!!



Although the idea of any snow is rare, and yes, maybe the event is a misnomer,
but we are still going out!!


We'll meet on Sat, the 6th of mar. at The Chevron/Starbucks on Kansas Ave,
right off HWY 99 (west side of overpass), in Modesto. Show up at 8:30 a.m. We
will get organized, and take off at or around 9:00 a.m. (Tops are optional)
This year we will head over to Patterson, up to The Junction for lunch, with a
couple of stops to kick tires and for relief.


Please ask any questions, I have already gotten a couple of confirmations,
should be a good run, we'll come back via through Patterson Pass and along the
secondary roads back to Ripon/Jack Tone Rd/HWY 99 to finish.  Any bay area
folks, come on out join up and leave when you like!  Do not hesitate to bring
out other types of cars!  We like the Roadsters of course, but the 510s,
Zcars, A-H 3000, even the 'Vettes are just as welcome!



Eric Gillis

Modesto Datsun Roadsters

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From jeffzster at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 21 15:55:22 2010
From: jeffzster at yahoo.com (Jeff Torres)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:55:22 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Solvang Update-Yet again!
Message-ID: <709759.25976.qm@web110405.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>

Hello all,
 
It was brought to my attention that I did not have Santa Barbara as a listed
airport in the directions.. Well, it was true!! As this show grows, it is
probably true that more people will possibly fly in and rent a car. Santa
Barbara does have connecting flights for major airlines, Soooo.....I added
Santa Barbara and also inserted links to Orbits and Travelocity for your
convienence!!! Hope this makes things even that much easier!
 
Jeff T.

From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Sun Feb 21 16:33:41 2010
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:33:41 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Starter part two = H20 question
In-Reply-To: <C315C4896D3647329A613B22BFDB63F4@NOTEBOOK>
References: <C315C4896D3647329A613B22BFDB63F4@NOTEBOOK>
Message-ID: <8CC81656F3E9E54-1F5C-A5A8@webmail-d044.sysops.aol.com>

 None of the links worked for me.

Linda








-----Original Message-----
From: Barter Dude <barterdude at comcast.net>
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, Feb 21, 2010 11:03 am
Subject: [Roadsters] Starter part two = H20 question


For those that are visual, here are the page links to the different housings
for 1600 motor.



Straight sided - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280356519928&
ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#rpdId>
&item=280356519928&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#rpdId

Rounded = http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360231401667&
ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT> &item=360231401667&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

No insert =
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-NISSAN-FORK-LIFT-TRUCK-STARTER-FOR-H20-H2
5-H30-Z24_W0QQitemZ330365994805QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBoat_Parts_Accessories_Gea
r?hash=item4ceb590735



Gary Lasater
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From mark at bradakis.com  Sun Feb 21 17:05:48 2010
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:05:48 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] test
In-Reply-To: <838615.53277.qm@web81404.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <838615.53277.qm@web81404.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B81CA5C.3050003@bradakis.com>

steven boortz wrote:
> test
>   

We're sorry, you failed the test.  But we won't let you leave empty
handed, you've got a year's free subscription to the Team.Net list
of your choice!


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From keithddowning at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 21 17:55:26 2010
From: keithddowning at yahoo.com (Keith Downing)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 16:55:26 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] 5th Gear Popping Out
Message-ID: <266188.43410.qm@web83304.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Just purchased a 1968 2000.  I'm driving it from from Texas to Southern
California.  A couple of hundred miles into the trip, while driving at about
70 in 5th gear, it all of the sudden popped into neutural.  It will not
physically stay in fifth gear.  Any clues?

I'm in a hotel tonight in Roswell,
NM, and have access to internet through sometime tomorrow morning.

I
appreciate the help.

Keith Downing

From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Sun Feb 21 18:31:07 2010
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:31:07 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Starter part two = H20 question
In-Reply-To: <C315C4896D3647329A613B22BFDB63F4@NOTEBOOK>
References: <C315C4896D3647329A613B22BFDB63F4@NOTEBOOK>
Message-ID: <8CC8175D75FB3B3-1F5C-BCF1@webmail-d044.sysops.aol.com>

 The second link is an 8 tooth starter. The c orrect one is 9 tooth. Info per
the 311 site under PM Tech WIKI, Electrical, H20 starter, which gives the
numbers etc

Linda








-----Original Message-----
From: Barter Dude <barterdude at comcast.net>
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, Feb 21, 2010 11:03 am
Subject: [Roadsters] Starter part two = H20 question


For those that are visual, here are the page links to the different housings
for 1600 motor.



Straight sided - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280356519928&
ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#rpdId>
&item=280356519928&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#rpdId

Rounded = http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360231401667&
ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT> &item=360231401667&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

No insert =
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-NISSAN-FORK-LIFT-TRUCK-STARTER-FOR-H20-H2
5-H30-Z24_W0QQitemZ330365994805QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBoat_Parts_Accessories_Gea
r?hash=item4ceb590735



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From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Sun Feb 21 18:59:51 2010
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:59:51 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Starter part two = H20 question..now with working
 URL's
In-Reply-To: <8CC81656F3E9E54-1F5C-A5A8@webmail-d044.sysops.aol.com>
References: <C315C4896D3647329A613B22BFDB63F4@NOTEBOOK>
	<8CC81656F3E9E54-1F5C-A5A8@webmail-d044.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <F4C01476A8524EC585A1E2F206EFC3CF@xp>

Yeah, me neither without futzing with 'em. Let's make it easy on people:

Straight-sided:
http://tinyurl.com/ylqtz9d

Rounded:
http://tinyurl.com/yl5lc2n

No insert into bell housing
http://tinyurl.com/y9dsu4w

I also included the original question posted under a different subject.


Pete

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[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of
ljordan704 at netscape.net
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 3:34 PM
To: barterdude at comcast.net; datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Starter part two = H20 question

 None of the links worked for me.

Linda


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From: Barter Dude <barterdude at comcast.net>
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, Feb 21, 2010 11:03 am
Subject: [Roadsters] Starter part two = H20 question

I was wondering, I have searched eBay for H20 starters, which I have heard
the H20 forklift starter works for the 1600 and 2000 motors, but I am seeing
three different types.  One has no section that inserts into the bell
housing, one has pyramidal cone and one is somewhat half shell conical
rounded.  Does it really matter (other than pricing)?

For those that are visual, here are the page links to the different housings
for 1600 motor.

Straight sided - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280356519928&
ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#rpdId>
&item=280356519928&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#rpdId

Rounded = http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem
<http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360231401667&
ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT> &item=360231401667&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

No insert =
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-NISSAN-FORK-LIFT-TRUCK-STARTER-FOR-H20-H2
5-H30-Z24W0QQitemZ330365994805QQcmdZViewItemQQptZBoat_Parts_Accessories_Gear
?hash=item4ceb590735



Gary Lasater

From hahlbohmd at earthlink.net  Sun Feb 21 19:15:07 2010
From: hahlbohmd at earthlink.net (Dewey Hahlbohm)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:15:07 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
Subject: [Roadsters] 5th Gear Popping Out
Message-ID: <23304458.1266804907887.JavaMail.root@mswamui-valley.atl.sa.earthlink.net>

Not an uncommon problem with the 5 speed tranny, unfortunately.  The 311s.org website probably has a write-up about this.  The common solution seems to be welding the 5th gear when rebuilding.  You may have to run in 4th gear till you get home, then deal with it there.  Good luck, Dewey   

Anyone know of a solution while on the road?    


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>From: Keith Downing <keithddowning at yahoo.com>
>Sent: Feb 21, 2010 5:55 PM
>To: Datsun E-Mail List <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
>Subject: [Roadsters] 5th Gear Popping Out
>
>Just purchased a 1968 2000.  I'm driving it from from Texas to Southern
>California.  A couple of hundred miles into the trip, while driving at about
>70 in 5th gear, it all of the sudden popped into neutural.  It will not
>physically stay in fifth gear.  Any clues?
>
>I'm in a hotel tonight in Roswell,
>NM, and have access to internet through sometime tomorrow morning.
>
>I
>appreciate the help.
>
>Keith Downing
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From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Sun Feb 21 19:28:28 2010
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:28:28 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] 5th Gear Popping Out
In-Reply-To: <266188.43410.qm@web83304.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <266188.43410.qm@web83304.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <12A8DF0D44154812A369A5682EF00D42@xp>

A quick search on the 311s.org forums indicate two common issues:

- the mainshaft nuts have loosened and backed off
- the roll pin that locates the 5th/reverse gear shift fork has
sheared/fallen out

Lots more reading here:

http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9321


Pete
 

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Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 4:55 PM
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Subject: [Roadsters] 5th Gear Popping Out

Just purchased a 1968 2000.  I'm driving it from from Texas to Southern
California.  A couple of hundred miles into the trip, while driving at about
70 in 5th gear, it all of the sudden popped into neutural.  It will not
physically stay in fifth gear.  Any clues?

I'm in a hotel tonight in Roswell, NM, and have access to internet through
sometime tomorrow morning.

I
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From datrock at centurytel.net  Sun Feb 21 20:31:10 2010
From: datrock at centurytel.net (Bill Cole)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:31:10 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Starting Issue
Message-ID: <4B81FA7E.1050606@centurytel.net>

 Hi, I need some help on an electrical issue...A friend of mine that 
owns a 68 spl with a GB Dizzy installed in it for about 3 years has the 
startup problem. Just recently the car started to have the start up 
problem, the engine cranks over but does not fire while the key is in 
the start position and once you release the key from the start position 
the engine will fire up.
     Has anyone else experienced this problem when installing their EI 
Dizzy or when the ignition switch went out. I installed the dizzy for 
him a few years back and everything worked fine until recently. I'm 
hoping that some how someone unhooked a wire then accidently hooked the 
"On" ignition wire to the ballast resistor instead of the "Start" wire, 
as to where its not getting the start up voltage it needs with the key 
in the start position.  Bill

From nshimek at gmail.com  Sun Feb 21 21:29:44 2010
From: nshimek at gmail.com (Nathan Shimek)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:29:44 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] 5th Gear Popping Out
In-Reply-To: <23304458.1266804907887.JavaMail.root@mswamui-valley.atl.sa.earthlink.net>
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Message-ID: <ae4c543e1002212029kdfbb9afybe9225b933a85729@mail.gmail.com>

I'm guessing you've tried but can you double clutch and get into 5th gear?

Nate

On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 6:15 PM, Dewey Hahlbohm <hahlbohmd at earthlink.net>wrote:

> Not an uncommon problem with the 5 speed tranny, unfortunately.  The
> 311s.org website probably has a write-up about this.  The common solution
> seems to be welding the 5th gear when rebuilding.  You may have to run in
> 4th gear till you get home, then deal with it there.  Good luck, Dewey
>
> Anyone know of a solution while on the road?
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Keith Downing <keithddowning at yahoo.com>
> >Sent: Feb 21, 2010 5:55 PM
> >To: Datsun E-Mail List <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> >Subject: [Roadsters] 5th Gear Popping Out
> >
> >Just purchased a 1968 2000.  I'm driving it from from Texas to Southern
> >California.  A couple of hundred miles into the trip, while driving at
> about
> >70 in 5th gear, it all of the sudden popped into neutural.  It will not
> >physically stay in fifth gear.  Any clues?
> >
> >I'm in a hotel tonight in Roswell,
> >NM, and have access to internet through sometime tomorrow morning.
> >
> >I
> >appreciate the help.
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From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Sun Feb 21 22:04:53 2010
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:04:53 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] 5th Gear Popping Out
Message-ID: <C87D57D82C42480D9CC015935AB20944@xp>

Looks like this got sent to me instead of the list.

  _____  

From: DeWayne Reichert [mailto:drreich48 at yahoo.com] 
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 8:54 PM
To: Pete Peters
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] 5th Gear Popping Out



I had a similar problem with our 68 jumping out of fourth gear when we
bought it.. I took the tranny apart and found the sincro on the forth gear
side had been forced ans mashed some of the teeth. It would go into fourth
but when you put the gas to it out it would jump. I took a file and refaced
the teeth now it works great.
 
DeWayne & Jeanne
1968 311
waiting for sunshine

--- On Sun, 2/21/10, Pete Peters <ppeters914 at comcast.net> wrote:



From: Pete Peters <ppeters914 at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] 5th Gear Popping Out
To: "'Roadster List'" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010, 6:28 PM


A quick search on the 311s.org forums indicate two common issues:

- the mainshaft nuts have loosened and backed off
- the roll pin that locates the 5th/reverse gear shift fork has
sheared/fallen out

Lots more reading here:

http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3
<http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9321> &t=9321


Pete


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Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 4:55 PM
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Subject: [Roadsters] 5th Gear Popping Out

Just purchased a 1968 2000.  I'm driving it from from Texas to Southern
California.  A couple of hundred miles into the trip, while driving at about
70 in 5th gear, it all of the sudden popped into neutural.  It will not
physically stay in fifth gear.  Any clues?

I'm in a hotel tonight in Roswell, NM, and have access to internet through
sometime tomorrow morning.

I
appreciate the help.

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From gtpjimgammon at yahoo.com  Mon Feb 22 05:47:27 2010
From: gtpjimgammon at yahoo.com (Jim Gammon)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:47:27 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Starting Issue
In-Reply-To: <4B81FA7E.1050606@centurytel.net>
Message-ID: <66523.16125.qm@web51103.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Bill
 
I don't know that e-distributor (I'm an old fart), but check to see if power
is going to it when cranking, using a volt meter.
 
If you have none, I suspect the ignition switch.
 
If it is reduced voltage, it may be a bad connection.
 
When in "start", the starter draws a LOT of power. If the battery is weak, or
a connection is poor, you may wind up with too little voltage to operate the
coil or distributor if it is electronic.
 
Jim

--- On Sun, 2/21/10, Bill Cole <datrock at centurytel.net> wrote:


From: Bill Cole <datrock at centurytel.net>
Subject: [Roadsters] Starting Issue
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010, 10:31 PM


Hi, I need some help on an electrical issue...A friend of mine that owns a 68
spl with a GB Dizzy installed in it for about 3 years has the startup problem.
Just recently the car started to have the start up problem, the engine cranks
over but does not fire while the key is in the start position and once you
release the key from the start position the engine will fire up.
    Has anyone else experienced this problem when installing their EI Dizzy or
when the ignition switch went out. I installed the dizzy for him a few years
back and everything worked fine until recently. I'm hoping that some how
someone unhooked a wire then accidently hooked the "On" ignition wire to the
ballast resistor instead of the "Start" wire, as to where its not getting the
start up voltage it needs with the key in the start position.  Bill
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From pat at hornesystemstx.com  Mon Feb 22 07:51:14 2010
From: pat at hornesystemstx.com (Pat Horne)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:51:14 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Starting Issue
In-Reply-To: <4B81FA7E.1050606@centurytel.net>
References: <4B81FA7E.1050606@centurytel.net>
Message-ID: <4B8299E2.4080000@hornesystemstx.com>

I second the ignition switch post. I've had that problem a few times 
over the years.

An easy way to  verify it is to connect a jumper wire from an always hot 
connection close to the ignition switch to the hot lead going into the 
ignition system. Then try starting the car. If it starts right up, it is 
the switch. If not, then you have something dropping voltage in the 
system somewhere.

Peace,
Pat


Thusly spake Bill Cole, On 2/21/2010 9:31 PM:
> Hi, I need some help on an electrical issue...A friend of mine that 
> owns a 68 spl with a GB Dizzy installed in it for about 3 years has 
> the startup problem. Just recently the car started to have the start 
> up problem, the engine cranks over but does not fire while the key is 
> in the start position and once you release the key from the start 
> position the engine will fire up.
>     Has anyone else experienced this problem when installing their EI 
> Dizzy or when the ignition switch went out. I installed the dizzy for 
> him a few years back and everything worked fine until recently. I'm 
> hoping that some how someone unhooked a wire then accidently hooked 
> the "On" ignition wire to the ballast resistor instead of the "Start" 
> wire, as to where its not getting the start up voltage it needs with 
> the key in the start position.  Bill
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From Fergus.OFarrell at ngc.com  Mon Feb 22 08:06:24 2010
From: Fergus.OFarrell at ngc.com (O'Farrell, Fergus P (AS))
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:06:24 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] oil pressure gauge woes, Equus kit
Message-ID: <CE1C9C26CC18FD4E804F232CEC1F84510397DABA@XMBTX132.northgrum.com>

Re: messages shown below:
Steve,
I bought the Equus triple gauge kit when my temp gauge went south, and
never installed the Oil Pres gauge, cause mine was working and I wasn't
going to risk opening up the pressure/lube system when it wasn't broken
to begin with.
I still have all the parts (adaptors) provided.  (note: they had one for
the U-20 temp gauge outlet, and while it might be because that one was
larger, all the pcs had the thread size stamped on the outside, very
nice feature)

All the remaining pcs are free for the taking.  PM me with an address
and I'll send you the whole bag of adaptors AND those bullet mirrors we
have been talking about for, of, 2 years or so.  (cause the 35 miles
between our abodes seems to be like the Continental Divide!)

Fergus O

From: steven boortz <vociferouschicanery at yahoo.com>
Subject: [Roadsters] oil pressure guage woes

<<  the 1/8 NPT compression fitting that would go into the adapter won't
go into the  block either.  i cannot tell by holding them together,
whether the threads on the original sender are closer to the 1/8 NPT or
1/8 BPST, they are that close.   Steve   675MIZU >>

<<  Easiest deal is to go to a local auto parts place and get the bag of
adapters from Equus. I couldn't find it on the Equus site, but I got
mine at the local O'Reilly's for under $10. One of them screws right in.
Ron >>

From tputland at charter.net  Mon Feb 22 08:26:01 2010
From: tputland at charter.net (Tim)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 7:26:01 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Fender removal results
Message-ID: <20100222102602.F0YEJ.1815331.root@mp07>

Thanks to all who offered advise last weekend. I ended up drilling out both of the bolts that are closest to the windscreen. No worries there as this is pretty much the worst issue I have/found...

Both A-pillars are sound and just about rust free----woooohooo! The driver's side has one small (about the size of a quarter) rust hole up towards the top of the inner fender. The passenger side rocker arm (the tapered part) has a couple holes, also about quarter sized but they are far enough away from the bolt holes that I can cut out bad and replace with new without affecting the bolt holes. And there is also a hole in that angled channel just forward of the A-pillar. What is the function of this angled channel? I got a fair amount of loose debris out of the hole in the bottom of this spot. It looked mostly like rust but the metal is sound along this whole channel so I do not know where that rusty debris could have come from.

All in all, considering that this car was a daily driver for almost 20 years including three in England where they salt the roads and also dozens of trips to Tahoe to go skiing, This part of the car was in great shape! 

Let the rolling resto begin!!

Now if I could only get my new carbs. 

Tim
Dairyland Datsuns.

From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Mon Feb 22 09:48:25 2010
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:48:25 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Starting Issue
In-Reply-To: <4B81FA7E.1050606@centurytel.net>
References: <4B81FA7E.1050606@centurytel.net>
Message-ID: <8CC81F5FC75C1BE-21B8-25830@webmail-d039.sysops.aol.com>

 Bill,
I seem to recall that the ignition switch can move in its housing and not line
up correctly, creating problems.

Linda








-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Cole <datrock at centurytel.net>
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Sent: Sun, Feb 21, 2010 7:31 pm
Subject: [Roadsters] Starting Issue


 Hi, I need some help on an electrical issue...A friend of mine that owns a 68
spl with a GB Dizzy installed in it for about 3 years has the startup problem.
Just recently the car started to have the start up problem, the engine cranks
over but does not fire while the key is in the start position and once you
release the key from the start position the engine will fire up.
    Has anyone else experienced this problem when installing their EI Dizzy or
when the ignition switch went out. I installed the dizzy for him a few years
back and everything worked fine until recently. I'm hoping that some how
someone unhooked a wire then accidently hooked the "On" ignition wire to the
ballast resistor instead of the "Start" wire, as to where its not getting the
start up voltage it needs with the key in the start position.  Bill
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From stebharvey at ameritech.net  Mon Feb 22 11:46:42 2010
From: stebharvey at ameritech.net (Steve Harvey)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:46:42 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Need one more piece
Message-ID: <000901cab3ef$60833e50$2189baf0$@net>

Group,

 

Does anyone have a mid to bad condition aluminum door piece for the
passenger side door that I can purchase? This is the lower piece that is
attached to the bottom of the door. It's for a 1968 model.

 

Thanks

 

Steve Harvey

Milwaukee

From escanlon at wa-net.com  Mon Feb 22 13:20:50 2010
From: escanlon at wa-net.com (E Scanlon)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:20:50 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Starting Issue
References: <4B81FA7E.1050606@centurytel.net>
Message-ID: <3601A4FEC8074A61BFD5479B9A9287C9@HPW>

> Hi, I need some help on an electrical issue...snip
... Just recently the car started to have the start up
> problem, the engine cranks over but does not fire while the key is in the 
> start position and once you release the key from the start position the 
> engine will fire up.
...snip...everything worked fine until recently. I'm
> hoping that some how someone unhooked a wire then accidently hooked the 
> "On" ignition wire to the ballast resistor instead of the "Start" wire, as 
> to where its not getting the start up voltage it needs with the key in the 
> start position.  Bill

I think you hit it on the head with your diagnosis, but unless your friend 
or you admits to delving into the wiring under the dash, it's more likely 
that the swap ocurred at the coil.

AT the coil, you should have both a Black/White with a Red band AND a 
Black/White with a White band connected to the Positive terminal of the 
coil.

The BW/W comes from the resistor, the BW/R comes from the ignition switch. 
The other side of the resistor should have a plain BW wire that comes from 
the ignition switch.

E 

From az589 at lafn.org  Mon Feb 22 15:05:54 2010
From: az589 at lafn.org (Stan Chernoff)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:05:54 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] New R-16 Cylinder Block and New Domed Pistons
In-Reply-To: <000901cab3ef$60833e50$2189baf0$@net>
References: <000901cab3ef$60833e50$2189baf0$@net>
Message-ID: <7.0.0.16.2.20100222140358.04c5df68@lafn.org>

New never used R-16 cylinder block suitable for a 1600 Roadster or an 
RL-411 sedan. Comes with new domed pistons with pins and rings in a 
box. Price is $385 and that is lower than others ask for pistons only.

I may have a crankshaft and new main bearings at extra cost.

Parts are in Southern California.

Stan

From az589 at lafn.org  Mon Feb 22 17:38:34 2010
From: az589 at lafn.org (Stan Chernoff)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:38:34 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] New R-16 Cylinder Block and New Domed Pistons UPDATE
In-Reply-To: <7.0.0.16.2.20100222140358.04c5df68@lafn.org>
References: <000901cab3ef$60833e50$2189baf0$@net>
	<7.0.0.16.2.20100222140358.04c5df68@lafn.org>
Message-ID: <7.0.0.16.2.20100222163651.04ffbb60@lafn.org>

Sorry but I forgot to mention that this is a 3-main cylinder block.

Stan

At 02:05 PM 2/22/2010, Stan Chernoff wrote:
>New never used R-16 cylinder block suitable for a 1600 Roadster or 
>an RL-411 sedan. Comes with new domed pistons with pins and rings in 
>a box. Price is $385 and that is lower than others ask for pistons only.
>
>I may have a crankshaft and new main bearings at extra cost.
>
>Parts are in Southern California.
>
>Stan

From stebharvey at ameritech.net  Mon Feb 22 18:55:28 2010
From: stebharvey at ameritech.net (Steve Harvey)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:55:28 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] One more piece!
Message-ID: <002201cab42b$467cae10$d3760a30$@net>

Thanks to all who responded to my aluminum quest. I have one coming.

 

Steve

Milwaukee

From escanlon at wa-net.com  Mon Feb 22 20:53:41 2010
From: escanlon at wa-net.com (E Scanlon)
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:53:41 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Starting Issue
References: <4B81FA7E.1050606@centurytel.net>
	<3601A4FEC8074A61BFD5479B9A9287C9@HPW>
	<4B82F9DA.9070809@hornesystemstx.com>
Message-ID: <2712813EB34C456E91DA4A83961C39EA@HPW>

I mentioned what he SHOULD have at the coil so he could ascertain if a wire 
was missing or mis-connected, and not that a wire was crossed.

If the ONLY wire coming from the Ignition switch to the coil was the "ON" 
circuit, then the coil would ONLY be energized when the key is in the ON 
position and not in the START setting.  The "START" circuit has it's own 
separate wire.  The ON connects through the resistor, the START does not. 
This is inversely analogous to when the resistor wire is broken and the car 
will fire on START but not stay running when the key is returned to the RUN 
position.

The voltage is supposed to be 6-8V in the ON mode since it is supposed to go 
THROUGH the resistor.  But in the "START" mode, the circuit is designed to 
bypass the resistor in order to provide full voltage at spark and that would 
be the whole 12V available from the battery.

The whole reason for reducing the voltage is to save the ignition points.

He's running a GB dizzy which means no points.

AFAIK running without the resistor shouldn't harm the GB dizzy or it's 
module, and as long as the coil has been stepped up that shouldn't be 
causing trouble either.

This setup is almost identical to what we run in the 240 Z's except that we 
have the 78-79 ZX Dizzy/Coil as a ready drop in mod.

FWIW
E

>I think this this reasoning has a flaw, as it relates to the present 
>situation. If the wires were crossed it wouldn't cause the engine to start 
>only when the key is released, it would supply higher than normal voltage 
>to the ignition at all times because the hot lead (switch on0 would be 
>connected directly to the coil, not going through the ballast.
>
> Peace,
> Pat
>
>
> Thusly spake E Scanlon, On 2/22/2010 2:20 PM:
>>
>> AT the coil, you should have both a Black/White with a Red band AND a 
>> Black/White with a White band connected to the Positive terminal of the 
>> coil.
>>
>> The BW/W comes from the resistor, the BW/R comes from the ignition 
>> switch. The other side of the resistor should have a plain BW wire that 
>> comes from the ignition switch.
>>
>> E 

From jishpo at yahoo.com  Tue Feb 23 14:51:13 2010
From: jishpo at yahoo.com (Shayna & Jim Powell)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:51:13 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Removing Starter
Message-ID: <920894.28773.qm@web38205.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I just bought a 1968 roadster 1600 - battery was corroded and I put a new battery in, but crossed the wires and now, have absolutely now power.  I have had the alternator rebuilt and the guy said the diodes were fine.  I'm thinking I need to replace the starter, but am stuck to getting the starter out - suggestions or steps to removing the starter?
Thanks,
Jim Powell, Palm Desert

From davesmbox at aol.com  Tue Feb 23 15:49:26 2010
From: davesmbox at aol.com (davesmbox at aol.com)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:49:26 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Removing Starter
In-Reply-To: <920894.28773.qm@web38205.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <920894.28773.qm@web38205.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <8CC82F195C78992-3740-65A2@webmail-m072.sysops.aol.com>

Make sure you didn't blow the amp meter out. It can act as a giant fuse. If
you have no power to ANYTHING lights etc then look at the amp meter. Black
puff on the glass is a dead giveaway. Take a pair of alligator clips with a
short wire and jump out the 2 small lugs on the back (behind dash) of the
gauge.
If the power comes on? Time for EBAY






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From: Shayna & Jim Powell <jishpo at yahoo.com>
To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, Feb 23, 2010 4:51 pm
Subject: [Roadsters] Removing Starter


I just bought a 1968 roadster 1600 - battery was corroded and I put a new
attery in, but crossed the wires and now, have absolutely now power.  I have
ad the alternator rebuilt and the guy said the diodes were fine.  I'm thinking
 need to replace the starter, but am stuck to getting the starter out -
uggestions or steps to removing the starter?
hanks,
im Powell, Palm Desert
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From datsunspl at hotmail.com  Tue Feb 23 16:30:39 2010
From: datsunspl at hotmail.com (Paul Reed)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:30:39 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Removing Starter
In-Reply-To: <920894.28773.qm@web38205.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <920894.28773.qm@web38205.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <SNT126-W4154BE23C3A9267DCA8B6CB9420@phx.gbl>

I have a '68 1600 with a header - I removed the front driver's side tire and
was able to pull the starter out that way.  Took a little jiggling and some
appropriate words but worked fine.

> Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:51:13 -0800
> From: jishpo at yahoo.com
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Roadsters] Removing Starter
>
> I just bought a 1968 roadster 1600 - battery was corroded and I put a new
battery in, but crossed the wires and now, have absolutely now power.  I have
had the alternator rebuilt and the guy said the diodes were fine.  I'm
thinking I need to replace the starter, but am stuck to getting the starter
out - suggestions or steps to removing the starter?
> Thanks,
> Jim Powell, Palm Desert
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From escanlon at wa-net.com  Tue Feb 23 16:42:09 2010
From: escanlon at wa-net.com (E Scanlon)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:42:09 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Removing Starter
References: <920894.28773.qm@web38205.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <282B5AD723C343959E2303D0037249CC@HPW>

If it is accessing the starter that is giving you fits, then you may want to 
remove the splash shield on the body frame / firewall that covers it.  That 
is a post-production mod that they would effect in order to gain easier 
access to the starter without removing the carbs, manifold.... etc.

Simply drill out the spot welds (just the spot-weld on the splash shield, 
not THROUGH the firewall) and when finished replace with bolts.

E



>I just bought a 1968 roadster 1600 - battery was corroded and I put a new 
>battery in, but crossed the wires and now, have absolutely now power.  I 
>have had the alternator rebuilt and the guy said the diodes were fine.  I'm 
>thinking I need to replace the starter, but am stuck to getting the starter 
>out - suggestions or steps to removing the starter?
> Thanks,
> Jim Powell, Palm Desert 

From aultgc at att.net  Tue Feb 23 19:18:35 2010
From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault)
Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:18:35 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Removing Starter
References: <920894.28773.qm@web38205.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <C65F60A3752348EC8E8B9CE069033955@gaxp1>

Jim,

Please elaborate on "no power".  Does that mean no lights and no horn?  If 
so, and the fuses are intact, then the ammeter could be a problem.  Under 
those circumstances, don't jump to a conclusion that the starter needs 
replacement.

Pulling the starter is a bit of a bitch.  As Eric said, the gusset or splash 
shield needs to be out of the way or the job is impossible with the engine 
in the car.  Note that, when you reassemble, there is a short ground strap 
which goes from the lower starter mounting bolt to the frame.  There is a 
captive nut in the frame to which the strap bolts.  I think is has a 6mm x 
1.0 thread, but try some bolts first to make sure.

Gary

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shayna & Jim Powell" <jishpo at yahoo.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 3:51 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Removing Starter


>I just bought a 1968 roadster 1600 - battery was corroded and I put a new 
>battery in, but crossed the wires and now, have absolutely now power.  I 
>have had the alternator rebuilt and the guy said the diodes were fine.  I'm 
>thinking I need to replace the starter, but am stuck to getting the starter 
>out - suggestions or steps to removing the starter?
> Thanks,
> Jim Powell, Palm Desert
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From granvillecomputing at hotmail.com  Wed Feb 24 14:04:31 2010
From: granvillecomputing at hotmail.com (peter harrison)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:04:31 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Gusset Plate - was RE:  Removing Starter
In-Reply-To: <C65F60A3752348EC8E8B9CE069033955@gaxp1>
References: <920894.28773.qm@web38205.mail.mud.yahoo.com>,
	<C65F60A3752348EC8E8B9CE069033955@gaxp1>
Message-ID: <SNT106-W111777D77C57AAA4862892DF410@phx.gbl>

 From time to time I keep hearing abot a plate that has to be removed in order
to access the starter. Is this just a feature of 1969 and earlier, cos i don't
have one on my 70 and i can't see any traces??

Peter

From fairlady1964spl310 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 24 17:37:19 2010
From: fairlady1964spl310 at yahoo.com (Patti Dwinell)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:37:19 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Gusset Plate - was RE:  Removing Starter
In-Reply-To: <SNT106-W111777D77C57AAA4862892DF410@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <354913.81453.qm@web53506.mail.re2.yahoo.com>

Hi, Peter!
Look on 311s.org...TechWiki...Manuals...Service & Tech Bulletins.....
Service Tech Bulletin Jul 1964 S64-26.  It even has drawings to guide and
amuse.
Patti

From vociferouschicanery at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 24 19:00:04 2010
From: vociferouschicanery at yahoo.com (steven boortz)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:00:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] oil pressure guage woes - update
Message-ID: <712118.62465.qm@web81401.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

hi everyone
first let me thank everyone who responded to my first post on this question.  i got a new tubing adapter, and it fit into the block.  the first NPT to BPST adapter i tried, (which did not fit) i purchased from Summit and it's packaging was from AutoMeter, the guage maker.  the adpapter was of a shiny silver-colored metal.  after some suggestions from other list members, i purchased another adapter from McMasters.  the new one is brass, and it fit.  so the guage is in the dash in the hole where the clock once resided.  and looks great.  i still though have not started the engine, so don't know the pressure status.
thanks again
s
675MIZU

From granvillecomputing at hotmail.com  Wed Feb 24 20:34:05 2010
From: granvillecomputing at hotmail.com (peter harrison)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:34:05 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Drain Plug for 1970 Radiator
Message-ID: <SNT106-W64F1162FFDCEEFA8942F0CDF400@phx.gbl>

On my radiator the drain plug is a little plastic plug which when one opens
it, since the water escapes through a slot in the plug, it just spurts out in
a wide circle when unscrewing..
On Linda's radiator, there is a little valve that when opens just drains out
vertically. I have looked around at all local parts stores and have been
unsuccessful in finding a replacement.
Thoughts??
Thx
Peter
BTW - Eliza is almost ready to hit the road, engine is in, front suspension
reinstalled, just need to hook up the water,fuel and 'smoke' connectors and
she should be ready to run.

From ppeters914 at comcast.net  Wed Feb 24 21:06:26 2010
From: ppeters914 at comcast.net (Pete Peters)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:06:26 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] OT - but amazing
Message-ID: <6236F79C2FFD46278D6E3D55A52F04EA@xp>

No roadsters, but car-related and simply amazing:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24796741 at N05/sets/72157604247242338/show/with/2
346008881/

From aultgc at att.net  Wed Feb 24 21:55:21 2010
From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:55:21 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Drain Plug for 1970 Radiator
References: <SNT106-W64F1162FFDCEEFA8942F0CDF400@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <C3E505605BFB4B28A0030EFC2DC88472@gaxp1>

Peter,

Try a plumbing supply store.  I put a 90 degree velve with a 1/8 NPT thread 
into the opening which formerly contained the nylon plug on the radiator in 
my '66 1600/U20.  (The motor and radiator are '69.)  Don't recall whether I 
re-tapped the drain hole or not, but it works fine.

Gary

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To: "datsun" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2010 9:34 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Drain Plug for 1970 Radiator


> On my radiator the drain plug is a little plastic plug which when one 
> opens
> it, since the water escapes through a slot in the plug, it just spurts out 
> in
> a wide circle when unscrewing..
> On Linda's radiator, there is a little valve that when opens just drains 
> out
> vertically. I have looked around at all local parts stores and have been
> unsuccessful in finding a replacement.
> Thoughts??
> Thx
> Peter
> BTW - Eliza is almost ready to hit the road, engine is in, front 
> suspension
> reinstalled, just need to hook up the water,fuel and 'smoke' connectors 
> and
> she should be ready to run.
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From gboone70 at yahoo.com  Wed Feb 24 22:18:23 2010
From: gboone70 at yahoo.com (Gary Boone)
Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:18:23 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Drain Plug for 1970 Radiator
In-Reply-To: <SNT106-W64F1162FFDCEEFA8942F0CDF400@phx.gbl>
References: <SNT106-W64F1162FFDCEEFA8942F0CDF400@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <992989.57468.qm@web36308.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

I had the radiator shop that recored my radiator install the petcock, which replaced that crappy plastic drain plug you're talking about. See if your local rad shop has them.    



----- Original Message ----
From: peter harrison <granvillecomputing at hotmail.com>
To: datsun <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, February 24, 2010 8:34:05 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Drain Plug for 1970 Radiator

On my radiator the drain plug is a little plastic plug which when one opens
it, since the water escapes through a slot in the plug, it just spurts out in
a wide circle when unscrewing..
On Linda's radiator, there is a little valve that when opens just drains out
vertically. I have looked around at all local parts stores and have been
unsuccessful in finding a replacement.
Thoughts??
Thx
Peter

From 9laser3 at bright.net  Thu Feb 25 04:07:48 2010
From: 9laser3 at bright.net (Paul)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:07:48 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Gusset Plate - was RE:  Removing Starter
In-Reply-To: <354913.81453.qm@web53506.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
References: <SNT106-W111777D77C57AAA4862892DF410@phx.gbl>
	<354913.81453.qm@web53506.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <000e01cab60a$c5027040$4f0750c0$@net>

-----Original Message-----
On Behalf Of Patti Dwinell

Hi, Peter!
Look on 311s.org...TechWiki...Manuals...Service & Tech Bulletins.....
Service Tech Bulletin Jul 1964 S64-26.  It even has drawings to guide and
amuse.
Patti
________________________________________

  Great "technical" drawing!  (:-) 

  Of the 20+ roadsters I've worked on, I've only found one with that panel
intact.

Paul
Ohio

From twobeaners at earthlink.net  Thu Feb 25 09:34:15 2010
From: twobeaners at earthlink.net (MH)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:34:15 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Rear Axle Bearing - 32x62x17mm
Message-ID: <91EF0510A55F47B583A0CD57D1F0A8CA@lap120>

FWIW, here is some entertainment:

I found this bearing that is the same 32x62x17 mm size as the Roadster axle 
bearing. It is a crankshaft bearing that is commonly used in Yamaha and some 
other brands of snowmobiles and jet-skis. This particular one features a 3mm 
roll pin in O.D. to prevent rotation in  aluminum housings.

Further searching of info on this bearing has found  the pin was removed in 
order to use this bearing in a motorcycle application. I don't see why this 
bearing can't be used on a Roadster as well. I thought I saw this bearing 
somewhere, without the pin, but I'll have to keep looking through my search 
files. I also believe you can get seals for it.

Part#: 11-1774
BEARING #: 83548D-9, SIZE: 32x62x17,
OEM#: Yamaha: 93306-20617/20620
SPECIAL FEATURES: 3mm roll pin in O.D.
Price: $16.60

http://s15106.50belowcommerce.com/productdetail.htm?productId=7365985

Scroll down to the 5th bearing listing:  Part#: 11-1774

Mike Hudson  '67 - Stroker / 5-Speed

From aultgc at att.net  Thu Feb 25 10:07:42 2010
From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:07:42 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Gusset Plate - was RE:  Removing Starter
References: <SNT106-W111777D77C57AAA4862892DF410@phx.gbl><354913.81453.qm@web53506.mail.re2.yahoo.com>
	<000e01cab60a$c5027040$4f0750c0$@net>
Message-ID: <86F70B56BB4D4EC89454D85F6B8C570A@gaxp1>

Paul,

My '66 1600/U20 still has the gusset.  I think I want to remove it before I 
put the engine and trans back in.  I don't think I could get the starter out 
without pulling the engine otherwise.

Gary

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul" <9laser3 at bright.net>
To: "'Patti Dwinell'" <fairlady1964spl310 at yahoo.com>; "'peter harrison'" 
<granvillecomputing at hotmail.com>
Cc: "'All list'" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 5:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Gusset Plate - was RE: Removing Starter


> -----Original Message-----
> On Behalf Of Patti Dwinell
>
> Hi, Peter!
> Look on 311s.org...TechWiki...Manuals...Service & Tech Bulletins.....
> Service Tech Bulletin Jul 1964 S64-26.  It even has drawings to guide and
> amuse.
> Patti
> ________________________________________
>
>  Great "technical" drawing!  (:-)
>
>  Of the 20+ roadsters I've worked on, I've only found one with that panel
> intact.
>
> Paul
> Ohio
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From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Thu Feb 25 10:28:30 2010
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:28:30 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Rear Axle Bearing - 32x62x17mm
In-Reply-To: <91EF0510A55F47B583A0CD57D1F0A8CA@lap120>
References: <91EF0510A55F47B583A0CD57D1F0A8CA@lap120>
Message-ID: <8CC84571546100F-4EA4-18A9@webmail-m092.sysops.aol.com>

 Good work Mike! That is a real money saver! Hope you can let Steve at 311
know.
Keep 'em on the road,
Linda








-----Original Message-----
From: MH <twobeaners at earthlink.net>
To:  Datsun-Roadsters at Autox. Team. Net <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, Feb 25, 2010 8:34 am
Subject: [Roadsters] Rear Axle Bearing - 32x62x17mm


FWIW, here is some entertainment:

I found this bearing that is the same 32x62x17 mm size as the Roadster axle
bearing. It is a crankshaft bearing that is commonly used in Yamaha and some
other brands of snowmobiles and jet-skis. This particular one features a 3mm
roll pin in O.D. to prevent rotation in  aluminum housings.

Further searching of info on this bearing has found  the pin was removed in
order to use this bearing in a motorcycle application. I don't see why this
bearing can't be used on a Roadster as well. I thought I saw this bearing
somewhere, without the pin, but I'll have to keep looking through my search
files. I also believe you can get seals for it.

Part#: 11-1774
BEARING #: 83548D-9, SIZE: 32x62x17,
OEM#: Yamaha: 93306-20617/20620
SPECIAL FEATURES: 3mm roll pin in O.D.
Price: $16.60

http://s15106.50belowcommerce.com/productdetail.htm?productId=7365985

Scroll down to the 5th bearing listing:  Part#: 11-1774

Mike Hudson  '67 - Stroker / 5-Speed
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From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Thu Feb 25 10:33:41 2010
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:33:41 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Rear Axle Bearing - 32x62x17mm
In-Reply-To: <91EF0510A55F47B583A0CD57D1F0A8CA@lap120>
References: <91EF0510A55F47B583A0CD57D1F0A8CA@lap120>
Message-ID: <8CC8457CE83DD6B-4EA4-1A90@webmail-m092.sysops.aol.com>

 Bearing spec is slightly off from 30 62 16 stock. Is that a problem?
Linda






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From: MH <twobeaners at earthlink.net>
To:  Datsun-Roadsters at Autox. Team. Net <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, Feb 25, 2010 8:34 am
Subject: [Roadsters] Rear Axle Bearing - 32x62x17mm


FWIW, here is some entertainment:

I found this bearing that is the same 32x62x17 mm size as the Roadster axle
bearing. It is a crankshaft bearing that is commonly used in Yamaha and some
other brands of snowmobiles and jet-skis. This particular one features a 3mm
roll pin in O.D. to prevent rotation in  aluminum housings.

Further searching of info on this bearing has found  the pin was removed in
order to use this bearing in a motorcycle application. I don't see why this
bearing can't be used on a Roadster as well. I thought I saw this bearing
somewhere, without the pin, but I'll have to keep looking through my search
files. I also believe you can get seals for it.

Part#: 11-1774
BEARING #: 83548D-9, SIZE: 32x62x17,
OEM#: Yamaha: 93306-20617/20620
SPECIAL FEATURES: 3mm roll pin in O.D.
Price: $16.60

http://s15106.50belowcommerce.com/productdetail.htm?productId=7365985

Scroll down to the 5th bearing listing:  Part#: 11-1774

Mike Hudson  '67 - Stroker / 5-Speed
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From slowboy at cox.net  Thu Feb 25 11:25:11 2010
From: slowboy at cox.net (SlowBoy)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:25:11 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] OT MP3 Embedded Artwork
Message-ID: <F8B3977808984EFCA6AFBDE54D02231D@HPE170f>

I need some help with removing Embedded Artwork in an mp3 file. I know what
you are all thinking but let me assure you this is a persistent little
bugger and I have tried all kinds of taggers in the past week.

 

Since I strip any tag and rebuild it I did not even know the Artwork was
there until I loaded a new Windows 7 64-Bit, with Windows Media Player 12.
The only time I can see the Artwork is when I open the file in WMP 12 on the
WIN 7 machine. The artwork does not show in any other player or tagger and
certainly not on my older versions of Windows. Not all mp3 files have
artwork and there are different pictures. Yes, I unlocked the hide system
files to see what was in the folder picture wise and deleted them but it
does not help. 

 

I could flip it from lossy mp3 to a wave file and back but I would rather
strip the mp3.

 

Any suggestions as I ran out of things to search or try?

 

Thanks!

 

Jim

From lucasadrian at gmail.com  Thu Feb 25 13:07:34 2010
From: lucasadrian at gmail.com (adrian lucas)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:07:34 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] OT MP3 Embedded Artwork
Message-ID: <63eee241002251207u205356a6n40e2a9891946e1a2@mail.gmail.com>

Hi Jim,

Are you sure that image is actually embedded in the MP3?  Is it possible
that WMP is actually going online and grabbing that artwork?  There should
be a preference / option to turn that off.  You could always disconnect your
PC from the web and trying playing it to test.

Cheers,

Adrian Lucas

From RSCHLEGEL at OCSD.COM  Thu Feb 25 13:20:02 2010
From: RSCHLEGEL at OCSD.COM (Schlegel, Richard)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:20:02 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] OT MP3 Embedded Artwork (SlowBoy)
In-Reply-To: <mailman.21.1267124402.26156.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.21.1267124402.26156.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <7205D7C8DE0E724A8EBBB88675FBE8CC05AA6B92C5@e07ms1.insideocsd.com>

Just curious why you don't want the art work?
I would bet that WMP is going on line and getting the art work for you.

Take Care,
Rich & Kelly
'68 1600
http://www.picasaweb.google.com/IAmRockinRich
Member of the SoCalROC
http://www.SoCalROC.net

-----Original Message-----
Message: 2
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:25:11 -0700
From: "SlowBoy" <slowboy at cox.net>
Subject: [Roadsters] OT MP3 Embedded Artwork
To: "Datsun Roadsters" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <F8B3977808984EFCA6AFBDE54D02231D at HPE170f>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

I need some help with removing Embedded Artwork in an mp3 file. I know what
you are all thinking but let me assure you this is a persistent little
bugger and I have tried all kinds of taggers in the past week.

From slowboy at cox.net  Thu Feb 25 14:08:39 2010
From: slowboy at cox.net (SlowBoy)
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:08:39 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] OT MP3 Embedded Artwork
In-Reply-To: <F8B3977808984EFCA6AFBDE54D02231D@HPE170f>
References: <F8B3977808984EFCA6AFBDE54D02231D@HPE170f>
Message-ID: <D113825BB9494885A3E5CCD974D980B1@HPE170f>

Well it would seem the mp3 wasn't the persistent little bugger. The Windows
Media Player didn't hold all the features I deselected after hitting the
apply button.

 

At first glance it appeared that all were deselected but one box kept
popping back on as checked so I finally opened it as administrator and tried
again. On the Privacy tab there is a box marked Display media information
from the internet. That was the one that kept coming back on.

 

I am so glad it wasn't embedded artwork I could not delete as I really
didn't want to check all those files again.

 

Thank you all that responded.

 

Jim 

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:datsun-roadsters-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of SlowBoy
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 11:25 AM
To: Datsun Roadsters
Subject: [Roadsters] OT MP3 Embedded Artwork

 

I need some help with removing Embedded Artwork in an mp3 file. I know what

you are all thinking but let me assure you this is a persistent little

bugger and I have tried all kinds of taggers in the past week.

 

 

 

Since I strip any tag and rebuild it I did not even know the Artwork was

there until I loaded a new Windows 7 64-Bit, with Windows Media Player 12.

The only time I can see the Artwork is when I open the file in WMP 12 on the

WIN 7 machine. The artwork does not show in any other player or tagger and

certainly not on my older versions of Windows. Not all mp3 files have

artwork and there are different pictures. Yes, I unlocked the hide system

files to see what was in the folder picture wise and deleted them but it

does not help. 

 

 

 

I could flip it from lossy mp3 to a wave file and back but I would rather

strip the mp3.

 

 

 

Any suggestions as I ran out of things to search or try?

 

 

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

Jim

From alvingogi at hotmail.com  Thu Feb 25 22:59:34 2010
From: alvingogi at hotmail.com (alvin gogineni)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:59:34 +0000
Subject: [Roadsters] Dyno Day @ZCarGarage 4/10
Message-ID: <SNT104-W15D83DCE1C21219A9FCA3DB53F0@phx.gbl>

Come dyno your Datsun at ZCarGarage April 10.
event flyer here:
http://www.zonc.org/flyers/2010/zoncdynodaysm.jpg

Alvin Gogineni
San Jose, CA
67.5 SPL/SR20


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From mhknorr at msn.com  Fri Feb 26 17:48:26 2010
From: mhknorr at msn.com (Michael Knorr)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:48:26 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Need advice for replacing an old battery
Message-ID: <COL106-W23B46FC012BE07297F28CAA3E0@phx.gbl>

My '66 has one of those old 12-volt batteries that are about twice as long as
they are wide. My local specialist battery dealer calls them a 53-40, and I've
been asked twice before if I own a Corvair when asking about a new battery.
These batteries last about three years almost to the day -- if I religiously
monitor the acid levels -- and replacing one costs over $100.



My question is, what must I do to replace my battery with a more modern one
besides finding a new tray for the battery to sit in? Do newer ones just slip
right in, or must I upgrade any electrical? My '66 still has points,
condenser, etc; it's pretty much stock all around. I'd appreciate any advice
you can give.



And if this post offends anyone, please reply to the list, and not to me
personally. Thanks!



Regards, Michael Knorr

1966 SPL311-03639

From graemes at internode.on.net  Fri Feb 26 18:34:14 2010
From: graemes at internode.on.net (Graeme)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:04:14 +1030
Subject: [Roadsters] Need advice for replacing an old battery
In-Reply-To: <COL106-W23B46FC012BE07297F28CAA3E0@phx.gbl>
References: <COL106-W23B46FC012BE07297F28CAA3E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <CEDCB549272548ACA182E9AE9B5EDD6E@desktop>

A replacement battery needs to be physically compatible with the tray etc.
as you realise.
The only other considerations are POST DIAMETER to match your existing
connectors, POST ORIENTATION to make sure your existing cables are long
enough to connect and CAPACITY to power the starter etc.
A competent battery shop should be able to satisfy all that by just looking
at the engine bay and your existing battery. 

"Need advice for replacing an old battery
My question is, what must I do to replace my battery with a more modern one
besides finding a new tray for the battery to sit in? Do newer ones just
slip right in, or must I upgrade any electrical? My '66 still has points,
condenser, etc; it's pretty much stock all around. I'd appreciate any advice
you can give.
Regards, Michael Knorr"

From aultgc at att.net  Fri Feb 26 22:45:00 2010
From: aultgc at att.net (Gary and Cindy Ault)
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:45:00 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Need advice for replacing an old battery
References: <COL106-W23B46FC012BE07297F28CAA3E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <0B07962534B244A7898112FCD3749AB8@gaxp1>

Mike,

I used Group 53 (original) batteries in  my '66 for a while.  (The old Group 
53s give better clearance between the side of the battery and the stuff on 
the side of the engine, but a battery is not too hard to pull since you 
should disconnect it before doing much fiddling with the engine anway.)  I 
switched to Group 24's a long time ago, however.  At the time, Group 24 was 
about the smallest reasonable alternative -- good cold cranking power and 
good total amp-hour rating.  Now there are many smaller battereis which will 
perform as well.

Regardless of the size battery you  purchase, you want the positive terminal 
towards the rear of the car and closest to the engine.  I don't think you 
will have any trouble with terminal match-up in the US as long as you stay 
with automotive or marine batteries which have top posts -- none of the side 
terminal types.  Get a matching tray and hold-down (there are universal 
types) and your in business.  Some people swear by the newer batteries which 
look like a six pack of Fosters.  They were first introduced for marine use, 
as I recall.  IMHO, if you're in a warm climate, and take care of the 
battery, you shouldn't need someting that expensive, though.

I also have a '67-1/2 2000 which originally had a Group 53.  The PO put some 
smaller battery into it, and I am not sure of the group number.

Datsunparts sells Group 24 trays and hold-downs if you want something 
tailored for the roadster.

Gary

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Knorr" <mhknorr at msn.com>
To: "Datsun Roadster Listserver" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 6:48 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Need advice for replacing an old battery


> My '66 has one of those old 12-volt batteries that are about twice as long 
> as
> they are wide. My local specialist battery dealer calls them a 53-40, and 
> I've
> been asked twice before if I own a Corvair when asking about a new 
> battery.
> These batteries last about three years almost to the day -- if I 
> religiously
> monitor the acid levels -- and replacing one costs over $100.
>
>
>
> My question is, what must I do to replace my battery with a more modern 
> one
> besides finding a new tray for the battery to sit in? Do newer ones just 
> slip
> right in, or must I upgrade any electrical? My '66 still has points,
> condenser, etc; it's pretty much stock all around. I'd appreciate any 
> advice
> you can give.
>
>
>
> And if this post offends anyone, please reply to the list, and not to me
> personally. Thanks!
>
>
>
> Regards, Michael Knorr
>
> 1966 SPL311-03639
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From roadsterdude1600 at yahoo.com  Sat Feb 27 05:31:12 2010
From: roadsterdude1600 at yahoo.com (Mike Harper)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:31:12 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Need advice for replacing an old battery
In-Reply-To: <CEDCB549272548ACA182E9AE9B5EDD6E@desktop>
Message-ID: <357225.75124.qm@web63706.mail.re1.yahoo.com>

I too switched from my group 53 reluctantly a few years ago, but since I had
gone with a GM Alt and a Boone dizzy, I figured originality was kind of
compromised anyway.  I kept the last battery box however because someday if I
want to be "original" I can have a small battery placed inside the old box and
be back in the '60's again!

Mike Harper, CAI, AARE
Harper Auction & Realty
843-729-4996
"Experience Sells"

www.AuctionMyRealEstate.NET      


--- On Fri, 2/26/10, Graeme <graemes at internode.on.net> wrote:

> From: Graeme <graemes at internode.on.net>
> Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Need advice for replacing an old battery
> To: "'Michael Knorr'" <mhknorr at msn.com>, "'Datsun Roadster Listserver'"
<datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
> Date: Friday, February 26, 2010, 8:34 PM
> A replacement battery needs to be
> physically compatible with the tray etc.
> as you realise.
> The only other considerations are POST DIAMETER to match
> your existing
> connectors, POST ORIENTATION to make sure your existing
> cables are long
> enough to connect and CAPACITY to power the starter etc.
> A competent battery shop should be able to satisfy all that
> by just looking
> at the engine bay and your existing battery.
>
> "Need advice for replacing an old battery
> My question is, what must I do to replace my battery with a
> more modern one
> besides finding a new tray for the battery to sit in? Do
> newer ones just
> slip right in, or must I upgrade any electrical? My '66
> still has points,
> condenser, etc; it's pretty much stock all around. I'd
> appreciate any advice
> you can give.
> Regards, Michael Knorr"
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From jsk977 at optonline.net  Sat Feb 27 12:37:49 2010
From: jsk977 at optonline.net (Jerry Krakauer)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:37:49 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Need advice for replacing an old battery
References: <COL106-W23B46FC012BE07297F28CAA3E0@phx.gbl>
	<0B07962534B244A7898112FCD3749AB8@gaxp1>
Message-ID: <AFEF5F1DB3F74C2B83B7F0347AC0E0A6@HP1450>

Gary,

As the original owner of a 67.5 SRL, I can tell you that it came from the 
factory with a group 24C not 53. But of course with Nissan back then you 
never can tell. if they were doing mix and match.

Jerry Krakauer
SRL311 00099

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gary and Cindy Ault" <aultgc at att.net>
To: "Michael Knorr" <mhknorr at msn.com>; "Datsun Roadster Listserver" 
<datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 12:45 AM
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Need advice for replacing an old battery


> Mike,
>
> I used Group 53 (original) batteries in  my '66 for a while.  (The old 
> Group 53s give better clearance between the side of the battery and the 
> stuff on the side of the engine, but a battery is not too hard to pull 
> since you should disconnect it before doing much fiddling with the engine 
> anway.)  I switched to Group 24's a long time ago, however.  At the time, 
> Group 24 was about the smallest reasonable alternative -- good cold 
> cranking power and good total amp-hour rating.  Now there are many smaller 
> battereis which will perform as well.
>
> Regardless of the size battery you  purchase, you want the positive 
> terminal towards the rear of the car and closest to the engine.  I don't 
> think you will have any trouble with terminal match-up in the US as long 
> as you stay with automotive or marine batteries which have top posts --  
> none of the side terminal types.  Get a matching tray and hold-down (there 
> are universal types) and your in business.  Some people swear by the newer 
> batteries which look like a six pack of Fosters.  They were first 
> introduced for marine use, as I recall.  IMHO, if you're in a warm 
> climate, and take care of the battery, you shouldn't need someting that 
> expensive, though.
>
> I also have a '67-1/2 2000 which originally had a Group 53.  The PO put 
> some smaller battery into it, and I am not sure of the group number.
>
> Datsunparts sells Group 24 trays and hold-downs if you want something 
> tailored for the roadster.
>
> Gary

From spl310 at hotmail.com  Sat Feb 27 16:10:49 2010
From: spl310 at hotmail.com (sidney raper)
Date: Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:10:49 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] Need advice for replacing an old battery
In-Reply-To: <mailman.23.1267297203.27574.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
References: <mailman.23.1267297203.27574.datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Message-ID: <BAY144-W154085F9B66A6902CB2A51923E0@phx.gbl>

Group 51 works just fine iirc.

Sidney Raper
Jacksonville Florida




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From twobeaners at earthlink.net  Sun Feb 28 07:02:58 2010
From: twobeaners at earthlink.net (MH)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:02:58 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Need advice for replacing an old battery
References: <COL106-W23B46FC012BE07297F28CAA3E0@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <F58EC78E4E4244538A2FCF05CCEAF1A0@lap120>

I use a Group 51R. Positive post is nearest and to the rear of the engine .
I think it's a good size for it's capacity.
Mike Hudson  -  '67 Stroker / 5-Speed

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Knorr" <mhknorr at msn.com>
To: "Datsun Roadster Listserver" <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 6:48 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Need advice for replacing an old battery


> My '66 has one of those old 12-volt batteries that are about twice as long 
> as
> they are wide. My local specialist battery dealer calls them a 53-40, and 
> I've
> been asked twice before if I own a Corvair when asking about a new 
> battery.
> These batteries last about three years almost to the day -- if I 
> religiously
> monitor the acid levels -- and replacing one costs over $100.
>
>
>
> My question is, what must I do to replace my battery with a more modern 
> one
> besides finding a new tray for the battery to sit in? Do newer ones just 
> slip
> right in, or must I upgrade any electrical? My '66 still has points,
> condenser, etc; it's pretty much stock all around. I'd appreciate any 
> advice
> you can give.
>
>
>
> And if this post offends anyone, please reply to the list, and not to me
> personally. Thanks!
>
>
>
> Regards, Michael Knorr
>
> 1966 SPL311-03639

From keithddowning at yahoo.com  Sun Feb 28 08:53:01 2010
From: keithddowning at yahoo.com (Keith Downing)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:53:01 -0800 (PST)
Subject: [Roadsters] Champion Aluminum Radiators
Message-ID: <38519.81902.qm@web83301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>

Anyone have the Champion 3 Row Aluminum Radiator as shown on EBay for
Roadsters? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RADIATOR-1967-1968-1969-DATSUN-SPL-
ROADSTER-FAIRLADY_W0QQitemZ190374485234QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Pa
rts_Accessories?hash=item2c53341cf2 They are a local company to me.  I sprung
a leak while trying to remove my electric fan last night because it was making
an awful racket.  Thinking of just replacing the radiator with the Champion 3
Row Aluminum verserion, rather than fixing the stock unit.  '68 2 liter.

Any
experience? Comments?

Thanks,

Keith Downing

From ljordan704 at netscape.net  Sun Feb 28 09:21:14 2010
From: ljordan704 at netscape.net (ljordan704 at netscape.net)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:21:14 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] valve cover gasket-silicone
Message-ID: <8CC86A92E81EC1F-419C-1BD25@webmail-m071.sysops.aol.com>

 Asposted on the 311 list here is a silicone valve cover gasket on EBAY,but
also you can get it from the manufacturer direct for a 10% discountif you use
the word"Datsun"  on the form.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-Roadster-Fairlady-Silicone-Valve-Cover-
Gasket_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e5aa69424QQitemZ130369885220QQptZMotorsQ5f
CarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

and
www.gasketinnovations.com

Linda
No connection to seller

From eddietude at socal.rr.com  Sun Feb 28 09:32:27 2010
From: eddietude at socal.rr.com (Eddie)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 08:32:27 -0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Champion Aluminum Radiators
In-Reply-To: <38519.81902.qm@web83301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <38519.81902.qm@web83301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <4B8A9A9B.3010705@socal.rr.com>

I bought one of these when they first came out.

There are a couple of things:

1) They bolt in GREAT, and work great. 

2) They do NOT fit "all makes models and years" like they used to be 
advertised.  

In fact, there is a difference in the vertical distance on the fan 
shroud mounting bolts between the earlier and later years.

If you have a TWO PIECE fan shroud, the bolt holes line up perfectly.
If you have the ONE PIECE fan shroud, they do NOT.

The aluminum radiator dropped my operating temperature by at least 10-20 
degrees.  I have a stroker motor, and it was running hot.

Eddie


Keith Downing wrote:
> Anyone have the Champion 3 Row Aluminum Radiator as shown on EBay for
> Roadsters? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RADIATOR-1967-1968-1969-DATSUN-SPL-
> ROADSTER-FAIRLADY_W0QQitemZ190374485234QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Pa
> rts_Accessories?hash=item2c53341cf2 They are a local company to me.  I sprung
> a leak while trying to remove my electric fan last night because it was making
> an awful racket.  Thinking of just replacing the radiator with the Champion 3
> Row Aluminum verserion, rather than fixing the stock unit.  '68 2 liter.
>
> Any
> experience? Comments?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Keith Downing
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From dato1500 at hotmail.com  Sun Feb 28 10:46:09 2010
From: dato1500 at hotmail.com (Peter Jones)
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 01:46:09 +0800
Subject: [Roadsters] Champion Aluminum Radiators
In-Reply-To: <38519.81902.qm@web83301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
References: <38519.81902.qm@web83301.mail.sp1.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <BAY135-W16688429F4D0DCCECBD9D8D53D0@phx.gbl>

I purchased one for my 68 2ltr and they don't not work.
They don't come with the filling point so you have to get one welded in and
they also have 2 small pipes to suit the earlier models with the filling point
mounted to the motor so you need to get one removed.
Other than that they look good.



> Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:53:01 -0800
> From: keithddowning at yahoo.com
> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Roadsters] Champion Aluminum Radiators
>
> Anyone have the Champion 3 Row Aluminum Radiator as shown on EBay for
> Roadsters?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RADIATOR-1967-1968-1969-DATSUN-SPL-
>
ROADSTER-FAIRLADY_W0QQitemZ190374485234QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Pa
> rts_Accessories?hash=item2c53341cf2 They are a local company to me.  I
sprung
> a leak while trying to remove my electric fan last night because it was
making
> an awful racket.  Thinking of just replacing the radiator with the Champion
3
> Row Aluminum verserion, rather than fixing the stock unit.  '68 2 liter.
>
> Any
> experience? Comments?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Keith Downing


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From wrenchorhammer at live.com  Sun Feb 28 11:06:09 2010
From: wrenchorhammer at live.com (Jim In Virginia)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:06:09 -0500
Subject: [Roadsters] valve cover gasket-silicone
In-Reply-To: <8CC86A92E81EC1F-419C-1BD25@webmail-m071.sysops.aol.com>
References: <8CC86A92E81EC1F-419C-1BD25@webmail-m071.sysops.aol.com>
Message-ID: <BLU126-W171DA6C0C5208EECD432DAA53D0@phx.gbl>

The old cork gasket will work just fine if you soak it in a pail of water for
a day or so, and then smear a little grease on both edges before installation.



Best Regards,

Jim



Chesapeake, Va

67 pushrod 2L 5spd

66 parts car

72 sportwagon project

96 Miata "M" with flyin Miata stage 2.5 suspension (daily driver)





> To: datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net
> Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:21:14 -0500
> From: ljordan704 at netscape.net
> Subject: [Roadsters] valve cover gasket-silicone
>
> Asposted on the 311 list here is a silicone valve cover gasket on EBAY,but
> also you can get it from the manufacturer direct for a 10% discountif you
use
> the word"Datsun" on the form.
>
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Datsun-Roadster-Fairlady-Silicone-Valve-Cover-
>
Gasket_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1e5aa69424QQitemZ130369885220QQptZMotorsQ5f
> CarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
>
> and
> www.gasketinnovations.com
>
> Linda
> No connection to seller
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From stebharvey at ameritech.net  Sun Feb 28 16:53:10 2010
From: stebharvey at ameritech.net (Steve Harvey)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 17:53:10 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Weber help (not he grill type)
Message-ID: <000001cab8d1$2f5118c0$8df34a40$@net>

The L18 engine in my 68 has two side draft Webers installed. Can someone
help me with two things:

 

1.       How do Identify the model number?

2.       Where can I find tune-up information?

 

Thanks

 

Steve

Milwaukee

From twobeaners at earthlink.net  Sun Feb 28 17:13:40 2010
From: twobeaners at earthlink.net (MH)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:13:40 -0600
Subject: [Roadsters] Weber help (not he grill type)
References: <000001cab8d1$2f5118c0$8df34a40$@net>
Message-ID: <555444C77C084514B73E9A08438CEF0D@lap120>

Hey Steve,
Here is an article that may at least give you some useful info:
http://dimequarterly.tierranet.com/articles/tech_weber_tuning.html

Hope it helps,
Mike Hudson  '67 - Stroker / 5-Speed


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Harvey" <stebharvey at ameritech.net>
To: <datsun-roadsters at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2010 5:53 PM
Subject: [Roadsters] Weber help (not he grill type)


> The L18 engine in my 68 has two side draft Webers installed. Can someone
> help me with two things:
> 
> 
> 
> 1.       How do Identify the model number?
> 
> 2.       Where can I find tune-up information?
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 
> 
> Steve
> 
> Milwaukee

From mark at bradakis.com  Sun Feb 28 19:38:28 2010
From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark J Bradakis)
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 19:38:28 -0700
Subject: [Roadsters] Weber help (not he grill type)
In-Reply-To: <000001cab8d1$2f5118c0$8df34a40$@net>
References: <000001cab8d1$2f5118c0$8df34a40$@net>
Message-ID: <4B8B28A4.3050204@bradakis.com>

> 1.       How do Identify the model number?
>
> 2.       Where can I find tune-up information?
>
>   

The model number should be easy.  There is a flat area between the jet cover
and the front of the carb that should have something like

  40 DCOE  18

stamped into it.  The 40, or 45, or 42 or whatever is the size of the 
bore, measured
at the manifold end of the carb, not the air intake.  The DCOE is the 
model, which
stands for something like dual choke horizontal xxx, I can't remember 
the exact
Italian, and the 18 or whatever specifies some other parameters like the 
progression
circuit type.

Offhand I don't know of any good tuning web sites, I rely on my years of
experience.  Are you having problems, or just want to know more?

mjb.